EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 507, 9 November 1928, Page 15

EVERYBODY’S

GRIP OF THE YUKON” A photoplay as gripping as its title and as soul-searing as life is “The Grip of the Yukon.” which was shown last evening at the Everybody's Theatre. Francis X. Bushman in the leading dramatic role, gives a portrayal that brings a catch in the thought and tears to the eyes. In the tragic role of a Yukon miner, who is the only survivor of an icy catastrophe which carries away the only people he loves, Bushman gives a powerful and deep delineation , ~ _ Neil Hamilton and June Marlowe inject a powerful romantic theme into the picture. Here are two young people who are outstanding. Hamilton being an exceptionally handsome and virile type and Miss Marlowe beautiful and appealing, both play their roles splendidlyThe story itself is unusual and spectacular. It can be safely said to be the first time such a radical idea has been put on the screen. Ernst Laemmle, the director, has done his difficult subject with justice to himself. the cast and the story. Burr Mclntosh as the bewhiskered money-mad miner is outstanding while other members of the cast who deserve special mention are Theodore Lorch, Otis Harlan and James Farley. •The Cossacks,” the stirring tale of one of the most fascinating people, was also shown last evening at the Everybody's. It has been such a success in Auckland that it is being shown for a second week. John Gilbert has the leading role, that of a. hard -riding, hard-fighting Cos sack soldier, with the soul of a lover.