STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 177, 17 October 1927, Page 15

STRAND

“FOOLS IN THE DARK” Because of their unique combination of history and fiction, Tim McCoy’s outdoor dramas are proving even more successful than was anticipated when this star was launched by Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer in “War Paint,” his first motion picture. McCoy has since appeared in “Winners of the Wilderness” and “California,” both of which were excellently received, and made this virile new star thousands of friends. “The Frontiersman,” his latest success, is now being shown at the Strand Theatre, and deals with the bitter warfare between Indian “Creeks” and the white settlers in the early days of the West. A gripping plot and much scenic beauty give “The Frontiersman” that unique atmosphere always associated with McCoy’s pictures. Love and poignant drama are relieved by flashes of comedy. Claire Windsor appears opposite Tim McCoy, and the supporting cast includes Tom O’Brien, Louise Lorrains, Frank Hagney and many others. The second feature on the programme is “Fools in the Dark,” in which Matt Moore, who has always been considered one of the screen’s best comedians, adds new laurels to the already large collection. He is co-starred with Patsy Ruth Miller, and the two are ably supported by a cast in which Tom Wilson, Bert Grasby and Charles Belcher play important parts.