Deep Valley (Warner Bros.) (1947)

PUBLICITY (Advance General Feature) Three Stars, Lupino, Clark, Morris Teamed In Warners’ ‘Deep Valley’ Warner Bros. has assembled one of its strongest casts for “Deep Valley” which opens on Friday at the Strand Theatre. Sharing stellar honors are Ida Lupino, Dane Clark and Wayne Morris, with Fay Bainter and Henry Hull in featured assignments. While it is a comparatively small cast, each performer has a heavy assignment to fill. Setting for this rugged story is in the mountain country near Monterey in California. The Saul family is dominated by hate and suspicion. The mother feigns illness and stays in her room, the father vents his hate out on the struggling farm, and the daughter Libby (Miss Lupino) has a stammer in her speech brought on by living in such a strained atmosphere. Nearby the Saul ranch, a new coastal highway is being pushed through the rocky country. Jeff Barker (Morris) is the supervisor in charge, and Barry Burnett (Clark) is one of the convicts on the road gang. The dramatic story moves briskly as these three are thrown together in a series of tense scenes. Libby rebuffs Barker when he tries to make love to her, and Barry’s temper rises again and he is tossed back into prison. As the drama unfolds the rugged elements of the mountains are introduced. One of the more spectacular moments is a landslide which engulfs’ the countryside and releases an entire new flood of incidents in the stark drama. Miss Lupino long established as one of the finest emotional actresses on the screen reaches new heights here as the repressed Libby. Clark, known for his virile performances in the past, strikes new fields in this film as the fiery-tempered Barry. (Advance Reader) ‘DEEP VALLEY’ OPENS FRIDAY Three stars—Ida Lupino, Dane Clark and Wayne Morris share stellar honors in Warner Bros.’ fast-moving outdoor drama, “Deep Valley” which opens Friday at the Strand theatre. In featured assignments are Fay Bainter and Henry Hull, making this cast one of the most impressive array of stars coming out of Hollywood in months. Jean Negulesco directed the story which is laid in the woods south of Monterey in California. Miss Lupino’s role is one of her most difficult. She is cast as a mountain girl with a stammer in her speech. Only through the dramatic motivation of the story is she finally able to talk distinectly and without fear. For her home is dominated by hate and suspicion. The action and excitement mounts as the rugged elements of mountain country are introduced. Heavy rains, a landslide and a dramatic chase add to the exciting pitch of events. The screen play was written by Stephen Morehouse Avery and Salka Viertel from the novel by Dan Totheroh. This important Warner Bros. offering, which combines love interest with stark drama, was produced by Henry Blanke. Still No. 669-522 IDA LUPINO AND DANE CLARK in a tender moment from Warner Bros.’ action-packed drama of the Big Sur Country in California, com” ing to the Strand on Friday, with Wayne Morris sharing stellar honors. MAT 2A (Prepared Review) ‘Deep Valley’ Combines Thrilling Love, Stark Drama In Stark drama set against the rugged Big Sur mountains in California’s Monterey area is vividly depicted in Warner Bros.’ latest dramatic offering, “Deep Valley” starring Ida Lupino, Dane Clark and Wayne Morris, which opened last night at the Strand theatre. It is a deeply moving drama which is unfolded with a _ spectacular landslide and other brilliantly executed scenic flashes highlighting the stirring action. The entire atmosphere of the Saul family is pervaded over with marked frustration. Hate and suspicion dominate the group and the most unhappy of all is Libby (Miss Lupino) as a shy mountain girl who is afflicted with a stammer in her speech. This accomplished actress last seen in “The Man [ Love” again demonstrates her versatility here in giving one of her sharpest portrayals. Love interest is introduced in the character of Barry, played by Dane Clark. Last seen in “That Way With Women,” this young actor invests his part with a hardened finish which is arresting. Wayne Morris, now out. of Navy uniform, plays Barker, the road supervisor displaying a maturity and finish svhich commands interest. Besides the trio of stellar draws, Fay Bainter and Henry Hull are assigned to important supporting roles. Miss Bainter delivers another sterling performance in her portrayal of the drab mother role. Henry Hull who made stage history with his Jeeter Lester role in “Tobacco Road,” is the surly father here who vents his anger and hate on the dry soil. Jean Negulesco’s direction is keen and keenly paced. He has displayed a master’s hand in showing the contrasting moods of the story against the panoramic ruggedness of the Big Vivid Style Sur. Able assistance is also given by Ted McCord, A.S.C. in charge of photography. The screenplay by Salka Viertel and Stephen Morehouse Avery is adapted from a novel by Dan Totheroh. Henry Blanke produced for Warner Bros. Put this action-packed drama high on your list of ‘musts.’ (Opening Day Reader) ‘Deep Valley’ Opens “Deep Valley” a Warner Bros. film which stars Ida Lupino, Dane Clark and Wayne Morris opens today at the Strand theatre. Included in the supporting cast are Fay Bainter and Henry Hull. Jean Negulesco directed the rugged drama from the novel by Dan Totheroh. ‘Deep Valley” was produced by Henry Blanke for Warner Bros. Morris, who is making his first appearance here since leaving the Navy, is seen as Barker the supervisor, and he emerges as a very fine dramatic actor. Fay Bainter as the frustrated Mrs. Saul and Hull as the father complete the main cast. Jean Negulesco’s direction is handled with deep feeling. Camera work by Ted McCord, A.S.C. is of the highest calibre. “Deep Valley” was written by Salka Viertel and Stephen Morehouse Avery from the novel of Dan Totheroh, and produced by Henry Blanke. This is entertainment-plus from Warner Bros. (Advance Reader) WAYNE MORRIS BACK IN FILMS In Warner Bros.’ “Deep Valley” coming to the Strand on Friday Wayne Morris makes his return to the screen after a long absence. His last pre-war film was “The. Smiling Ghost” made in 1940. In the spring of 1941 he joined the Naval Reserve and was soon called to active duty. He served on the Los Angeles Aviation Cadet Selection Board for one year and was then transferred to Pensacola where he won his Navy wings. Following several months duty as an instructor Morris joined the famous Fighting 15 Navy Hellcat squadron. For his service while based on the carrier Essex, he was awarded four distinguished Flying Crosses, two Air Medals and the Navy Citation. He was released from active duty with the rank of lieutenant commander and _ immediately was assigned as commanding officer of Navy Reserve Fighting Squadron 63, baséd at Los Angeles. In “Deep River”, Morris shares stellar honors with Ida Lupino and Dane Clark. Fay Bainter and Henry Hull are featured in the supporting cast. Jean Negulesco directed. (Advance Reader) Lupino, Clark, Morris All In ‘Deep Valley’ Ida Lupino, Dane Clark and Wayne Morris share stellar honors in Warner Bros.’ rugged outdoor drama, “Deep Valley,” which opens Friday at the Strand. Supporting the trio are Fay Bainter and Henry Hull, making the film one of the strongest cast pictures of the year. Based on a Dan Totheroh novel “Deep Valley” was directed by Jean Negulesco. (Advance Reader) 17 Eggs For One Scene Henry Hull topped his turnipeating record of “Tobacco Road” by consuming 17 eggs in one day for a scene in Warner Bros.’ “Deep Valley’ which opens at the Strand on Friday. Ida Lupino who co-stars with Dane Clark and Wayne Morris in this action-packed drama, predicted he’d find an omelet dinner at home. Hull played safe, bought a steak en route,