"Huntingtower"

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 466, 22 September 1928, Page 25

"Huntingtower"

HARRY LAUDER’S DEBUT Humorous Adventure Story RUSSIA for the Bolsheviks, but Huntingtower for a- Russian princess and her Scottish rescuer! That is the valiant slogan of Dickson McGunn, alias Sir Harry Lauder, in “Huntingtower,” John Buchan’s romantic comedy of exciting adventure that will be screened at the Regent Theatre on September 28. This sparkling Paramount picture signals the debut in Screenland of the famous Scottish comedian.

There need be no fear that the screen has failed to bring out the subtle and human side of Sir Harry Lauder’s personality. As the grey-haired hero of this interesting picture, he is the Lauder that millions have learned to admire deeply and sincerely. His humour has the buoyancy of eternal youth, and his fun “registers” in every foot of film.

He has been cast in a part that suits him admirably, and the lovemaking. adventure interest, ' and thrilling action has been left to the characters who revolve round the central figure. Lauder provides the deep, rich

humour and inimitable Scottish character study that makes “Huntingtower” a picture of much more than ordinary interest —a picture that everyone will enjoy, and wish to see twice.

| John Buchan’s story tells of Dickson McGunn, a Glasgow grocer, who sets out on a walking tour, and visits a lonely old country seat named Huntingtower. To his nephew in Russia he sends a picture of this place, and a description of its romantic history. It so happens that the nephew, John Heritage, is engaged in saving a Russian princess from the Bolsheviks, and he hits upon the idea of taking her to England and hiding her at Huntingtower. This is done successfully, but not without peril and thrills for all. The Bolsheviks discover the whereabouts of the princess, and follow her to England. Excitement runs high when the princess is again in danger, but this time old Dickson and his friends come to the rescue and save the situation.

All ends happily, and Dickson returns to his wife after a tour that has resulted in a feast of adventure that will provide food for happy recollection all the rest of his life.