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

‘Last of the Mohicans’ Thrilling Adventure Film (Prepared Review) “The Last of the Mohicans,” James Fenimore Cooper’s immortal classic of the hand-to-hand struggle for a nation yet unborn, opened last night at the .... Theatre. The first night audience thrilled to a glorious experience, and, in the opinion of this reviewer, the picture will prove a monu¬ mental item on the cinema list of the millions of lovers of the book. Those unfamiliar with the stirring story of pio¬ neer men and women who faced death and danger for a country yet unborn will share equally in the pleasure and excite¬ ment of the film. As depicted by one of the greatest casts in the memory of this reviewer, Cooper’s colorful characters come to pulsating life on the screen. Brilliant performances are turned in by Randolph Scott as Hawkeye; Binnie Barnes as Alice Munro; and Henry Wilcoxon as the gallant Major Duncan Hey¬ ward. The supporting cast in¬ cludes such favorites as Bruce Cabot, Phillip Reed, Heather Angel and Robert Barrat. Unforgettable moments in this unforgettable picture are the canoe chase, with Phillip Reed guiding Heather Angel to safety through a shower of enemy arrows; the French attack on Fort William Henry, the last strong¬ hold of the British and Amer¬ icans; and the savage war-dance of the Huron tribe. George B. Seitz has treated “The Last of the Mohicans” to his usual brilliant direction. The pho¬ tographic effects achieved by Rob¬ ert Planck are breath-takingly grand and the musical background by Nathaniel Shilkret is impres¬ sive. “The Last of the Mohicans” is one of the great epics of the screen. To miss it is to skip a glowing and glorious chapter of film history — and to deprive yourself of a memorable evening’s entertainment. The picture is being re-released through Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation. ‘Mohican’ Action Injures Actress Resisting a redskin cost Binnie Barnes severe bruises and slight lacerations, as the police blotter would say, during the filming of “The Last of the Mohicans,” com¬ ing next .... to the ... . The¬ atre. The action called for a group of hostile Indians to grab her and run away with her. Binnie re¬ sisted, stumbled and fell on some sharp rocks. Result: aforesaid in¬ juries. “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans” is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation. ‘Mohicans’ Principals ‘Mohicans’ Classic Becomes Epic Film Mat No. 2C An artist’s conception of Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon, starring in “The Last of the Mohicans,” at the_Theatre. (Prepared Review) “The Last of the Mohicans” opened last night at the .... The¬ atre, with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon head¬ ing a notable cast. The story, based on James Fenimore Cooper’s classic, brings to the screen Hawkeye, Uncas, Major Duncan Heyward and Magua with all the excitement and adventure of their experiences. Telling the story of the bloody French and Indian war, “The Last of the Mohicans” is truly an epic film that no one should miss. A thrilling canoe chase, Indian am¬ bushes and the capture of Fort William Henry are highlight action sequences of the film. Randolph Scott is seen as Hawkeye, the brave and hand¬ some Colonial scout. Miss Barnes is cast as the glamorous Alice Munro, who is torn between love for Hawkeye and loyalty to the gallant Major Duncan Heyward, played by Henry Wilcoxon. Cabot has the role of Magua, the rene¬ gade Indian spy; Miss Angel is cast as the lovely Cora Munro and Phillip Reed plays Uncas, the young Indian brave who is hope¬ lessly in love with her. Directed by George B. Seitz, “The Last of the Mohicans” is sure to make film history, combin¬ ing the best in historical fiction and extraordinary motion picture entertainment. James Fenimore Cooper’s classic has never lost any of its popularity with American readers and the picturization of his famous novel will take its place among the screen’s most shrilling stories in America’s great history. CA TCHLINES . James Fenimore Cooper’s greatest tale of rousing adventure! Allies in battle ... enemies in love! Mighty drama bursting with the glory of America’s most exciting days! United ... by love for their country! Torn apart... by love for a woman! The hand-to-hand struggle for a nation still unborn! Romance to make your heart beat faster! Drama to make your pulses pound with excitement! Action thunders from the screen! See the most thrilling motion picture event of recent years! Page Eleven