“SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS”
H. B. WRIGHT’S NOVEL “The Shepherd of the Hills,” First National’s elaborate screen version of J lurold Bell Wright’s widely read novel, is a highly dramatic and realistic production, featuring some very beautiful photographic effects. Alec. B. Francis takes the title role, and is responsible for a very live characterisation. Molly O’Day, reputed to be the newest screen find, through her wonderful work in “The Patent Leather Kid,” is cast as the central feminine figure. The production embodies all the elements of absorbing entertainment, thrills, action, and intensely sympathetic interest evoked by the beautiful love affair between the backwoods girl and a mountain boy. All the appeal of sheer beauty of settings, and the fascination of the Ozark backwoods and mountain scenery, poignant charm contrasted with ugliness, and no little humour, all combine to make the film version as interesting as the wellknown and virile novel. Adolphe Menjou’s picture, started in production under the title of “Captain Ferreol,” has been given a new title. The picture is now captioned “Code of Honour.” Louis Van Den Ecker is the technical director for this Paramount production.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 318, 31 March 1928, Page 14
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