EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 257, 20 January 1928, Page 15

EVERYBODY’S

“THE FLAME OF THE YUKON” On© of the most talked of motion pictures made in many years is “The Flam© of the Yukon.*' This is a remarkable photoplay of gold rush days in the Canadian North-west, and it is said by critics to be tremendously dramatic and appealing. Seena Owen, for many years a popular screen star, has the stellar role and she is supported in the leading man’s part by Arnold Gray, who is quite unknown to screen fans, but who, by reason of his great performance in this picture, is bound to spring into film prominence. The late Thomas H. Ince originally filmed this gold rush classic in 1917 and always maintained that it was one of the greatest productions he ever sponsored. Critics agreed that it was an outstanding picture of its day and it served to elevate Dorothy Dalton from obscurity to stardom ovejjiight. George Melford directed this new “Flame of the Yukon,” which is now being shown at Everybody’s Theatre. Arthur Miller directed the original version and through his work gained a reputation that held him among the topnotchers until he retired as a film photographer. Kenneth Harlan, then an unknown, appeared opposite Dorothy Dalton. Arnold Gray, a newcomer to the screen, has been cast opposite Seena Owen in the new versiqn. Evidently Metropolitan officials believe that the role will do for him what the original did for Harlan, as he has been placed under a long-term contract. In the action of “The Flame of the Yukon,” Gray is called upon to fight Black Jack Hovey, owner of the Midas saloon, played by Matthew Betz, when he seeks to deprive “The Flame,” played by Miss Owen, of her winnings at roulette. It is said that this is the most realistic fist battle fought in recent years for the screen, and all who .saw* Betz fight Joseph Schildkraut in “Shipwrecked” will look forward to this fistic event with interest.