Blazing Barriers (Monogram) (1937)

ig fe 3 Be ras Ss ie Ga eee GC ee BACKGROUND PUBLICITY A SENSATIONAL BOX-OFFICE PUBLIGETY ‘SLANE “Blazing Barriers’’ Has Thrills For Jaded Fans S pectacular Forest Fire Hi gh Spot of Drama ese ee 8 @ (REVIEW ) Marked by outstanding performances and with a story theme as up-to-date as today’s headlines, “Blazing Barriers,” a Monogram production, opened yesterday at the a eke el ct te Theatre. The film which depicts the actual workings of the Civilian Conservation Corps, was made under the supervision of the government. Army authorities were detailed to cooperate with Monogram in obtaining technical accuracy. The story of “Blazing Barriers” is the drama of wayward youths tempted by a career of crime. It concerns two young hoodlums who flee from the police after their plan to rob a silk warehouse is thwarted. The two eriroll in the C.C.C. as a means to hide their identity and find themselves involved in a mysterious killing. How they trap the murderer and clear themselves of dishonor forms the outline of an entirely different type of screen thriller. Several scenes that are certain to interest newspaper readers and public minded citizens are those depicting the activity of the boys enrolled in the project. The youths are shown reforesting the fields and hills, in the classrooms, at dances and social entertainments. Their life is revealed to be unusually pleasant and it seems evident that the C.C.C. movement Is a builder of men. “Blazing Barriers” is climaxed by a spectacular forest fire, so realistic that you will imagine you smell the smoke. Inasmuch as the majority of the scenes were actually made at a C.C.C. camp, the authenticity of the picture is amazingly correct. Monogram can well be proud of this offering. The young boys are adroitly played by Frank Coghlan, Jr., and Edward Arnold, Jr., the latter making his screen debut in this production. Florine McKinney, who enacts the feminine lead, is very attractive and well on her way to stardom. There is some exceptionally fine photography by Paul Ivano and the direction by Aubrey Scotto is outstanding. Ken Goldsmith was associate producer. Others seen in “Blazing Barriers” include Irene Franklin, Guy Bates Post, Herbert Corthell, Milburn Stone and Jack Randall. Florine McKinney in “Blazing Barriers” One Col. Cut or Mat No. 7 “If you want to get into motion pictures, stay as far away from Hollywood as possible and concentrate on the stage.” That is the advice of Aubrey Scotto, director of Monogram’s Mo evan Uy IS a cccetscessescsensaccrsssse Theatre with Frank “Junior” Coghlan, Florine McKinney and Edward Arnold, Jr., in the leading roles. It’s very seldom that an unknown with no stage experience gets a |break in the cinema capital, avers Scotto. | centrate on Broadway and little theatres for their stars of tomorrow. “T have seen several talented actors unemployed in Hollywood for months. Then, disgusted, they would return to New York, play in a show and become ‘discovered’ by the movie moguls. It’s practically impossible for a newcomer without benefit of any experience whatsoever to crash Hollywood successfully,” claims Scotto. “My advice is to get plenty of experience with your home town theatre group and then try to make the grade in New York. The going Film Hit Shows C.C.C. Boys At Work And Play In “Blazing Barriers,’ the new Monogram picture COMING ON... TOES sa et enn. Theatre, the screen again turns to a contemporary subject as the basis of its drama. This new picture which features Edward Arnold, Jr., son of the noted actor, Florine McKinney and Frank Coghlan, Jr., tells the story of two wayward youths in a metropolitan city who become involved with the police and run away. They enlist in a C.C.C. camp and after many adventures are regenerated into model young citizens. “Blazing Barriers” is the first motion picture to show the activity and duties of C.C.C. members and their work to perpetuate the forests of the United States. The youths are seen at work reforesting the hills and fields, building ditches, planting shrubbery, and at play, dancing, singing and preparing their own social entertainments. The film also introduces the song “Follow on C.C.C.”, which is a stirring melody. The picture was directed by Aubrey Scotto and others in the cast include Irene Franklin, Guy Bates FOLLYWOOD! That's “Blazing Barriers” Director's Opinion Of Film City As He Offers Advice To Beginners Hollywood producers con| and Jack Randall. won’t be half as bad when you try to invade Hollywood,” the noted director concluded. “Blazing Barriers,” a_ thrilling story of two wayward youths who join the Civilian Conservation Corps in hopes of evading police authorities, was made with the complete cooperation of the United States government. Actual shots iwere filmed on C.C.C. camp in California with Army men acting as supervisors. The boys enrolled in the C.C.C. project at the Angeles Crest, where the picture was filmed, were delighted at an opportunity to appear in a real movie. The youths enthusiastically entered into the spirit of the picture and when they found they were going to be associated with such outstanding performers as Coghlan, young Arnold and Miss McKinney, there was an immediate rush to wash faces, fix uniforms and comb their hair. Others in the cast include Irene Franklin, Guy Bates Post, Milburn Stone, Jack Randall, Dick Hogan, Herbert Corthell and Albert Taylor. Ken Goldsmith was associate producer. C. C. C. Camp Furnishes Thrilling Background For Story Of Wayward Youth In “Blazing Barriers’ At . . . Theatre Edward Arnold, Jr., Son of Noted Actor, Makes Debut In Stirring Drama; Florine McKinney and Frank “Junior’’ Coghlan Deliver Outstanding Performances (REVIEW) Monogram Productions has chosen a timely and interesting subject as the theme for their current feature, “Blazing Barriers,” which opened last nigh at te. cc es. Theatre. It is the first time, in this reviewer’s opinion, that the actual activities of the Civilian Conservation Cerps has been revealed on the screen and provides an engrossing hour of entertainment. “Blazing Barriers” is the story of two young city hoodlums who join the C.C.C. and are accused of a mysterious murder. The resulting adventures in which they trap the killer and meet with romance changes their viewpoint and encourages them to become model American citizens. Prominent in the cast are Frank “Junior” Coghlan and Edward Arnold, Jr., son of the noted screen star, as the two wayward boys, and Florine McKinney, who furnishes the love interest. Guy Bates Post and Irene Franklin deliver fine performances in supporting roles. Particularly interesting to movie fans will be the comparison between Edward Arnold and his talented son, who makes his debut in Frank Coghlan, Jr., in “Blazing Barriers” One Col. Cut or Mat No. 9 “Blazing Barriers.” Young Arnold has his father’s hearty laugh and many of his mannerisms, and for a seventeen-year-old youth is a remarkably able actor. He has complete assurance in his role and if his resonant voice and manly attitude are any indication, Hollywood should have a definite place for him in its acting corps. The picture was made with the cooperation of the United States government, and so intensely interested was the government in the film that they authorized various Army and C.C.C. officials to cooperate and give Monogram any assistance they needed. Aubrey Scotto directed the new film with a capable hand and injected speed and excitement into every scene. Edwin C. Parsons is credited with the original story and screenplay, and Paul Ivano was responsible for the fine photography. Ken Goldsmith was associate ; | producer. Others in the cast include Herbert Corthell, Addison Randall, Milburn Stone, Albert Taylor, William Wright, Harry Harvey and Mary Hayes. FATHER MEETS SON Edward Arnold, famous screen star, greets his son Edward, Jr., as he signed a contract recently to appear in motion pictures for Monogram. Young Arnold’s first role is in “Blazing Barriers,” which Comes tO the .rvcomoseronenersnenenenicsne Theatre Often. Two Col. Cut or Mat No. 8 If Jack Randall hadn’t ambitions to become a newspaper reporter, ‘the chances are that he wouldn’t be a motion picture actor today. It all happened when Randall was haunting the Los Angeles Times in search of a job. During that job-hunting era, the paper was sponsoring a little theatre group consisting of employees of the daily. One day when Jack had just been told by the city editor “that there were no openings,” he was stopped in a hallway by a young woman who asked him if he could act. Knowing that she was a Times employee, Randall said he was an actor—hoping that his reply might eventually lead to a job. It so happened that the lead in the play was taken ill and Randall looked so much the type that he was cast in “An American Tragedy.” Once again it was another instance of the Cinderella story coming true and another ambitious actor was given his opportunity to leap to film fame. Instead of beginning a career as Fate Played Strange Trick On Film Actor a newspaperman, Randall started as an actor. As a result of the play, he went to New York to play with Roger Pryor in “Riddle Me | This.” He then returned to Hollywood playing in such productions as “Follow the Fleet” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, ‘Love On a Bet” with Gene Raymond, “Flying Hostess” and “Navy Born.” His current feature is “Blazing Barriers,” a Monogram production, now playing at thé.........c.csex Theatre. This new film has a background of the C.C.C. camps and recounts the regeneration of two potential gangsters who join the C.C.C. and after a series of adventures. find they have been misguided. Others playing. outstanding roles are Frank “Junior” Coghlan, Florine McKinney, Edward Arnold, Jr., Irene Franklin, Guy Bates Post and others. Aubrey Scotto directed from the original story by Edwin C. Parsons. Ken Goldsmith was associate producer. | NEWSY ITEMS ABOUT THE PLAYERS | Liver and bacon with plenty of onions is the favorite dish of Edward Arnold, Jr., son of the noted actor, who has a leading role in Monogram’s “Blazing Barriers,” now playing at the ssc ciC Tew coer Nemere een Theatre. Others in the cast include Frank “Junior” Coghlan, Florine McKinney, Guy Bates Post and Irene Franklin. * * * Frank Coghlan, Jr., claims his most treasured possession is his Irish descent. Coghlan has the leading role in Monogram’s “Blazing Barriers,” now playing at the. concn Theatre. Lillian Kemple Cooper, the noted stage actress, is the wife of Guy Bates Post, who is seen in Monogram’s “Blazing Barriers,” now showing at POLES et eee ae Theatre. * Sir Walter Raleigh is an ancestor of pretty Florine McKinney who plays the feminine lead in “Blazing Barriers,’ a Monogram production curTEMULLY:; DUQUE DOL ECs acces eect ic tettonte Theatre. Others in the cast are Frank Coghlan, Jr., Edward Arnold, Jr., Irene Franklin and Guy Bates Post. * * * Jack Randall, who is seen in “Blazing Barriers,” a Monogram production, studied voice for two years in Milan, Italy. “Blazing Barriers” is now playVI. SETA SALA 1 een ano cae EE Theatre. Edward Arnold, Jr., celebrated his seventeenth birthday during the filming of “Blazing Barriers,” a Monogram picture now playing at theiicecccecnconnn Theatre. The company was on location at C.C.C. camp 903, Angeles Crest, Los Angeles. While the entire crew including actors were having lunch, the C.C.C. cook presented a cake to young Arnold. Frank “Junior” Coghlan, Florine McKinney, Irene Franklin and Guy Bates Post have leading roles. Aubrey Scotto directed. * * * Robert Ross, a member of C.C.C. camp 903 in Angeles Crest, La Canada, Calif., was given a part in Monogram’s “Blazing Barriers,” now playing at the ANP Theatre. * * * A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Florine McKinney has a leading role in Monogram’s “Blazing Barriers,” Now playing Ab thew ns ee, heatre. Irene Franklin who entertained the soldiers at the front during the World War, has a leading role in Monogram’s “Blazing Barrters,” now playing at the hae duran NY OT) n ae