WORLD’S PICTURES.

Patea Mail, Volume XLIX, 5 October 1927, Page 2

WORLD’S PICTURES.

“SOMEWHERE IN SONORA.” AND PICTURE DANCE.

SHOWING TO-NIGHT

Unlike the average motion picture starring a “cowboy” “Somewhere in Sonora, ’ ’■ the- First National picture, produced by Charles R. Rogers for First National, is not merely a pot pound of Indians and men wearing chaps, but is a story of another phase of the conquest of the west. It is based on the construction of railroads from the United States into Mexico and the troubles caused by bandits during their building. Curiously enough, tue bandits in “Somewhere in Sonora” arc not the usual moustachioed Mexicans seen. in the customary avostern production. For once, the Mexican is given an opportunity to be seen iu his actual role —that of a willing helping hand to the American who aids his country in furthering civilisation to its unsettled parts. Ken and his famous horse, Tarzan, are seen to -greater advantage than ever before. Maynard again shows his sensational the cast Avas chosen with particular care. Cullen Landis, as the aristocratic youth from Park Avenue, is skilled in this type of acting. E. Elyn AVa; ren, an Irishman noted for his portrayal of Jewish characters, appears as an old Uncle Ben Shapiro, the Avhimgical Second Avenue paAvnbroker. Otto Ledercr and Lester Bernard arc the comedy performers both knoAvn for their skill. William Conklin, the supreme screen policeman, presents Patrolman James Brady, of the Bowery. Little Jackie Combs appears as the Avaif. A line Metro GoldAvyn feature entitled “Lights of Old _ Broadway ” will also be shoiwn.

ability to ride, in several sequences. These include a rodeo, with the best riders and cowboy performers of the west appearing in, the scene. Hero Iven displays some new stunts in driving a stage 'Coach. •‘SWEET ROSIE O’GRADY.” SHOWING- TO-MORROW. ♦Since the appearance on the -screen of “Sweet Rosie O’Grady” the sale of the old Maude Nugent song, on which the production is based, has increased tremendously. Hundreds of old copies, lying on the shelves of music all over the country, have been sold, and new editions arc being run off by (he publishers, owing to the interest excited Iby the film version of the song. In easting for the production of “Sweet Rosie O’Grady,” fine charac-

torisation was recognised as an essential in every role. Accordingly • the players were selected individually and ♦he results, according to advance notices from blew York, were extraordinarily happy. "With Shirley Mason in the title role, selected by Maude Nugent as the most perfect type for the part in motion pictures, the balance of