“END OF THE TRAIL”
STIRRING ZANE GREY STORY JACK HOLT AT REGENT Zane Grey’s heroic novel of those brave pages in American history when “Teddy” Roosevelt and his redoubtable Rough Riders nailed the Stars and Stripes to San Juan Hill and named the United States a world empire in a baptism of lire has been stirringly picturise.l in Columbia’s “End of the Trail,” which commences on Saturday at the Regent Theatre.
The film stars Jack Holt in the type of role that first endeared him to audiences everywhere. He is seen as an adventurous, life-loving vagabond who enlists as a Rough Rider for the thunder and the glory but who finds instead a love for a beautiful young nurse, admirably played by lovely Louise Henry. His friendly rival for the girl’s affections is young Guinn (“Big Boy” Williams), who in the aftermath of the war is forced to battle Holt on opposite sides of the law. The dramatic circumstances surrounding these three is vividly sketched against the virile, actionpacked scenes of war and strife. Particularly outstanding as a scene of heart-pounding power and excitement is the thrilling charge of the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill, gallar'.ly lead by Colonel Roosevelt. The role of Theodore Roosevelt is skilfully portrayed by Erie C. Kenton, who 'directed “End of the Trail.” The principals provide excellent portrayals, ably aided in supporting roles by
Douglass Dumbrille, George McKay, and Gene Morgan. Love on a merry-go-round! Romance in the glamorous world of carnival side-shows, ferris wheels and dancing girls. The drama of a beautiful blonde heiress who dared to stand up and fight an entire gang of ruthless bank robbers threatening the success of her show. Those are the elements which will make Unix eisal s Carnival Queen" a popular attraction on the same programme. Dorothea Kent and Robert Wilcox portray the leading romantic role. Hobart Cavanaugh, laugh provoker, is seen as the mysterious professor Sylva, midway spell-binder-others in the supporting cast include Ernest Cossart, David Oliver Jona than Hale, G. Pat Collins and Harrv Tyler. ~
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 122, 26 May 1938, Page 3
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