GRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 92, 9 July 1927, Page 14

GRAND

“THE GORILLA HUNT” A picture that is causing something of a sensation this week at the Grand Theatre is “The Gorilla Hunt.” This reveals in an astounding manner the mighty monsters of darkest Africa and tells the story of a big game hunt three thousand miles up the Congo. Reviewing this film, a critic says: “Africa, the land of mystery and menace! Of giant trees and brilliant birds! Of lovely, exotic flowers, of strange insects and brightly coloured lizards —where mighty pythons swing from orchid covered boughs! A land where death masquerades as beauty. The lost land of the gorilla—the mysterious land where man never trod! A land that has given its last secret to a mighty hunter to whom its greatest perils had no terror! The greatest effort of the age! ! A pyramid of thrills —action and knowledge! The greatest entertainment picture of the decade!” A motion picture production that is unique, in the fact that with the exception of a few scenes, the entire action of the story takes place in a train, is also being shown at the Grand Theatre.

It is “A Little Journey,” adapted to the screen from a story by Rachel Crothers, and directed by Robert Z. Leonard for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Strangely enough, this is not a farce, but a very appealing love story.

Claire Windsor, who recently appeared in “Tin Hats,” appears opposite William Haines, who made such a hit in “Brown of Harvard.”