“RANGER OF THE PINES”

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 83, 29 June 1927, Page 17

“RANGER OF THE PINES”

STRAND THEATRE ON FRIDAY Kenneth Harlan is featured in “The Ranger of the Big Pines.” the Vitagraph picture which will op«>» on Friday at the Strand. “The Ranger of the Big Pine*' !a the picturisation of the novel, “Cavanagh, Forest Ranger,” by Hamlin Garland, adapted to the screen by Hope Loring and Louis Lighton. William Van Dyke directed the production, which is a Rocky Mountain romance of cattle-

men and their loves and hates, of the old West and the new, of a ranger’s sacrifices for the safety of h.s woods and the power of love over family pride and conventions. The cast includes Kenneth Harlan, Helen Costello, Eulalie Jensen, Will Walling, Lew Har-

vey, Robert J. Graves, Eugene Paulette, Harvey Clark and Joan Standing*. Allan Thompson was cameraman for “The Ranger of the Big Pines,” and the production is said to have some remarkably beautiful shots of the magnificent forests of the West. “A LITTLE JOURNEY” AT MAJESTIC ON FRIDAY Not for many months have patrons of the Majestic Theatre been offered a picture in the cast of which such a popular quartette as William Haines, Claire Windsor, Harry Carey and Claire McDowell has appeared. Such a delightful screen offering is “A Little Journey,” the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production coming on Friday. Claire Windsor, last seen in “Tin Hats,” gives an excellent performance as Julie Rutherford, a rich girl .suddenly made poor. She plays every* scene with grace and understanding. William Haines has a part that is perfectly suited to his talents. He ha 3 been making rapid strides since playing in “Brown of Harvard,” and has already won a tremendous following and popularity. Harry Carey, the Western star, plays the part of a millionaire with suaveness and charm. It is like meeting a new personality to see him in a “dressedup” part. Claire McDowell plays an important role.

“A Little Journey” was adapted from the stage play by Rachel Crothers.