THEATRE DE LUXE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12407, 29 March 1926, Page 9

THEATRE DE LUXE

“WILD HORSE MESA.” An out-of-doors film that should appeal to everyone is “Wild Horse Mesa,” the Paramount film, written ;by Zane Grey, which is now at the Theatre do Luxe. The story depicts in gripping manner the barbarous scheme of a gapg of horse thieves and outlaws to capture several thousand wild horses by stampeding them into a barbed wire trap. Under the shrewd and intelligent direction of George B. Seitz, this scheme is developed and embroidered with an assortment of such tremendous climaxes as to chill the blood of the most hardened picture-goer. The final thundering thrill shows the terrific charge of the wild steeds. Jack Holt, who portrays the leading role, covers himself with dramatic glory and gives a superb exhibition of horsemanship skill. Noah Beery handles the “bad man” part with his usual finesee; Billie Dove, charming and lovely, furnishes ■She love interest; and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., wins new laurels with his characterisation. The supporting bill is well up to the standard of the magnificent star film, and the work of Mr L. D. Austin's talented orchestra is beyond re* proach.