THE BARRIER
The thrilling, complete film adaptation of Rex Beach's story of Alaska, "The Barrier," now drawing capacity bookings at tho Octagon and King Edward Theatres, must bo ranked as equal to the best subjects screened locally. Those who have read the book declare the. film version more deeply absorbing than the printed page. Evenly balanced, extremely picturesque, and true in detail, the graphic narration of the adventurous lives of tho principal characters in tho story holds tho interest without effort, causes a smile here and brings sadness there; evokes admiration of the abregation of self of 'Poleon Doret, beloved, ever-smiling vagabond of the north, of Gaylord, the beautiful Necia, and. scorn for Sparks and his satellite, tho wily Runnion. All tho characters are finely drawn and well sustained in easy naturalness. This film, with a strong supporting list, completes an excellent programme, which will be shown at both theatres nightly this week, and at tho Octagon in tho afternoons.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17218, 22 January 1918, Page 8
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160THE BARRIER Otago Daily Times, Issue 17218, 22 January 1918, Page 8
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