The Last of the Mohicans (United Artists) (1936)

SPECIAL PRESS SHEET for the twin action hits “KIT CARSON" and “The Last of the Mohicans" 2 GREAT EPICS ON ONE BILL (Prepared Review) “The Last of the Mohicans" and “Kit Carson," which opened last night on a double^feature bill at the .... Theatre, are two magnificently thrilling chapters of Ahierican history that capture all the power and glory of our country's march across the na¬ tion to fulfill its inevitable des¬ tiny. Based on James Fenimore Gboper's immortal literary classic, “The Last of the Mohicahs' , re¬ tells the bloody story of the French and Indian War and the siege of Fort William Henry on Lake George by Montcalm’s forces and the Huron Indians in 1767. The fortitude of these early set= tiers of the American continent as they heroically faced the hard¬ ships and dangers of a country still unborn are thrillingly recap¬ tured in this film which is des¬ tined to become a classic. “The Last of the Mohicans” stars Randolph Scott as Hawkeye, the brave Colonial scout; Binnie Barnes, as Alice Munro, the col¬ onel’s daughter; and Henry Wil- coxon, as Major Duncan Hey^ ward. The stars along with the entire supporting cast, headed by Bruce Cabot, Heather Angel and Phillip Reed, offer excellent per¬ formances in this superior motion picture. “Kit Carson" pays tribute to another group of courageous American trail-blazers as they fought their way across the still- unsettled American continent, bat¬ tling weather, Indians and the Mexican Army in their efforts to reach the golden land of Califor¬ nia. The heroic march westward of the hardy pioneer settlers and the U. S. Cavalry troop which ac¬ companies them are gloriously pictured in this companion film which ranks along with “The Last of the Mohicans” as a screen mas¬ terpiece. Dana Andrews, as Capt. Fre¬ mont, leader of the U. S. troop; Jon Hall, in the title role; and lovely Lynn Bari, as the woman who comes between the two heroes, enhance their screen repu¬ tations with their exciting per¬ formances. Ward Bond and Harold Huber, as Hall’s scout pals, head a superlative supporting cast. George B. Seitz has directed both “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Kit Carson,” which are re- released by Producers Releasing Corporation. Seitz has created two film masterpieces of Ameri¬ can history which will rank at the top of the list of all-time motion picture entertainment. Please turn sheet for FOUR ADDITIONAL AD MATS Ads and stories on this sheet are designed for use by theatres who plan to play these two big attractions as a dual bill. This sheet is SUPPLEMENTAL to the Press Sheets which are available ‘MOHICANS’ AND ‘CARSON’ DUE on each of these productions through National Screen Service. In planning your campaign use all three Press Sheets—for additional story ideas, pictures, exploitation possibilities, credits, etc. However, in adapting material from the individual Press Sheets make sure your public knows it's getting BOTH these two great attrac¬ tions for the price of ONE. There are no special accessories for the dual bill but study of the ads below and on the other side will suggest adaptations of the posters available on each picture individually for the double feature bill. Cuts from both trailers can also be used to make up a sock trailer to sell the double bill. (Advance Reader) With the presentation of “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Kit Carson” on a double bill starting . . . ., the .... Theatre will bring to screen audiences two film clas¬ sics which magnificently recreate exciting and important sequences from the courageous pages of American history as the young nation gallantly pushed ahead to fulfill its great destiny. “The Last of the Mohicans” is based on James Fenimore Coop¬ er’s immortal literary classic and stars Randolph Scott as Hawk- eye, Binnie Barnes as Alice Mun¬ ro, the colonel’s daughter, and Henry Wilcoxon, as Major Duncan Heyward. With a supporting cast headed by Bruce Cabot, Heather Angel and Phillip Reed, “The Last of the Mohicans” brings to the screen the story of the siege of Fort William Henry on Lake George by Montcalm’s French forces and the Huron Indians in 1757. In stirring and authentic scenes, “The Last of the Mohicans” pays tribute to the heroic fortitude of America’s pioneer men and women who faced death and danger dur¬ ing the bloody French and Indian War. “Kit Carson” is the courageous story of one of America’s most famous Indian scouts and how he led a band of stalwart pioneers and a U. S. Cavalry troop across the dangerous West, fighting In¬ dians and resisting a siege by the Mexican Army. “Kit Carson” stars Dana Andrews as Capt. Fre¬ mont, leader of the Cavalry troop;. Jon Hall, in the title role; and Lynn Bari, as the woman who came between them. With a supporting cast headed by Ward Bond and Harold Huber, “Kit Carson” recounts the thrill¬ ing exploits of the hardy Ameri¬ can settlers as they battle the weather, Indians and the Mexican Army in their heroic trek across the country to the promised land of California. George B. Seitz directed both “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Kit Carson” which are re- released by Producers Releasing Corporation. Two American Epics On Same Film Program Glorious and exciting episodes in the early history of our coun¬ try in the march westward will be re-created with the presenta¬ tion of “The Last of the Mohi¬ cans” and “Kit Carson” at the .... Theatre starting .... for a . . . .-day engagement. “The Last of the Mohicans” stars Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon. Bruce Cabot, Heather Angel and Phillip Reed are featured. “Kit Carson” stars Dana Andrews, Jon Hall and Lynn Bari with Ward Bond and Harold Huber heading the supporting cast. George B. Seitz directed both films, which have been re-released by Produc¬ ers Releasing Corporation.