“THREE MILES UP”

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 279, 15 February 1928, Page 14

“THREE MILES UP”

COMING TO EVERYBODY’S The fans of A 1 Wilson, who is rated as the greatest stunt aviator in motion pictures to-day, will have an opportunity to thrill again when they see this popular star at Everybody’s Theatre when it opens with “Three Miles Up” on Thursday. Wilson has been called the “human fly.” the “bird man,” the “sky pilot” and various other names indicative of his marvellous skill as an aviator, stunt man and aerial acrobat. None of them are adequate, as will be seen by those watching the screening of “Thre© Miles Up.” The story around the aviator is not the usual trite variety made with just the idea of exploiting tricks and stunts, however. Real human interest centres around “Dick.” the “ace” of his regiment, who before his enlistment into the army had been an expert crook. His desire to “go straight” and win the girl of his choice involves him in adventures which are logical and convincing. Wilson is supported by an excellent cast, including Ethlyne Claire, William Malan, Frank Rice, William Clifford, Billy “Red” Jones, Joe Bennett, Archie Ricks and Art Goebel. The production was directed by Bruce Mitchell and is the second of a series of four airplane pictures which Universal is producing under the supervision of William Lord Wright.

In “Wild Beauty,” a Universal production starring Rex, the famous horse star, picture-goers are treated to a succession of unusual thrills. In one instance, a mountain loin attacks Rex’s sweetheart, and the manner in which our equine hero prounces to the rescue and dusts up the would-be killer, will provoke rounds of applause; „