Frozen River (Warner Bros.) (1929)

VITAPHONE PRESS BOOK — RIN-TIN-TIN in ‘F ROZEN RIVER" — Warner Bros. Latest Vitaphone Talking Picture STORIES AND REVIEWS A DOG’S DEVOTION SAVES THREE LIVES Rin-Tin-Tin Comes In Talking “Frozen River” ; Davey Lee, Four-Year-Old Star, In Support A dog’s undying devotion for three un beings, a perilous trek across “the “snows of the frozen North, a cold bargain for gold in which a girl is the stake, a terrific fight in a lone cabin, a man and a girl brought to happiness, and a tiny orphan boy saved by the bravery of an outlaw RINTY’S NEW TALKIE A REAL THRILLER WITH DAVEY LEE Although Rin-Tin-Tin, Warner Bros. famous dog star and the only canine to be seen and heard in the “talkies, has now appeared eighteen motion pictures, his latest, “Frozen River,” on Vitaphone said to be the most colorful thrilling story in which he has appeared. It will be seen at the Theatre for days, startWOU cise 5 = site 5 7 Filmed against the vast background of the frozen and icy north, “Frozen River’ depicts the love of a dog for man, even though he has been reared from a puppy by a shewolf. Many dramatic situations oecur in this Vitaphone picture in which Rin-Tin-Tin saves the lives of three persons he has learned to love. The adorable child star, Davey Lee —famous for his acting in “The Singing Fool” and “Sonny Boy,” is cast as the pal of Rinty, saved by the latter from evil characters of the wilderness, Raymond McKee, Nina Quartero, Frank Campeau, Josef Swickard, Lew Harvey and others are in the cast. Harmon Weight directed “Frozen River” from Anthony Coldeway’s adaptation of a story by John J. Fowler. in is and be wy Pea e ¢ Scene ar “Frozen River" Stari ) RinTin-Tin, A Werner Bros. Production. HAZY RAVES OF LOST gold and of Frozen River, where the claim lies hid from all but himself. Jane, his granddaughter, listens with mingled pity and hope. Production No. 3—Cut or Mat dog—such are some of the highlights in Warner Bros. Vitaphone production, “Frozen River,” coming next week to the Theatre, in which Rin-Tin-Tin is seen and heard as the star, supported by the adorable four-year-old star, Davey Lee. Reared in the wilds by a she-wolf, Rin-Tin-Tin’s instinct rebels against the cruel traits of the wolves, and he seeks the association of more peaceful companions. His first experience with man embitters him against humankind. Finally he is befriended by three people portrayed bv Davey Lee, Raymond MeKee and Nina Quartero. to them plays an important part in the story. Adapted for Vitaphone by thony Coldeway, from John Fowler’s story “Frozen River” was directed by Harmon Weight. The east also includes Frank Campeau, Josef Swickard, Lew Harvey and others, all of whom are heard in the talking sequences. His deep. devotion AnJi: Rinty Barks Way Into The Talkies Now Here in ‘Frozen River With Davey Lee Rin-Tin-Tin has an all-star cast of troupers supporting him in Warner Brothers’ Vitaphone of “Frozen River’ which comes to the production Theatre on Little Davey Lee, the four-year-old star who made such a | Al and “The “Sonny hit “in Jolson’s Fool” in prominent part. Raymond McKee the wilderness lovers. ard gives a fine performance as the mad prospector. Lew Harvey and Frank Campeau are also in the cast. They are all heard as well as seen. Although Rinty performs for Vitaphone, his chief business is the fast action which has made him the play most popular animal star the world | has ever known. He portrays a Northern “husky” dog, reared by a wolf, who seeks the comradeship of man. He is ill-treated and becomes a killer with a price upon his head. The kindness of a real man and a little boy win him back and he repays their trust and affection in a fast-moving melodrama _ centering iround a hidden gold mine north of “Frozen River” and a girl who knows the secret. Harmon Weight directed from the story by John J. Fowler and the adaptation by Anthony Coldeway. Rin-Tin-Tin in “Frozen River” at the Theatre now. Race For Treasure A race to save a golden treasure, the honor of a girl and the life of a little bey—the latter played by tiny Davey Lee—forms the climax | Kee, bs adorable Singing | Boy,” has al Nina Quartero and | the part of | Josef Swick| ‘at the when his latest Vitaphone talking | | Success. | beings, ‘greatest benefactor. scene trom ‘Frozen. River" Starring Ain -7in TinA Warner Bros. Production RINTY AND DAVEY IN “FROZEN RIVER” BIG TALKIE DRAW fe ie eS THEA TRE—War‘ner Bros. present RinTin-Tin in | “Frozen River,’ a melodrama of the northern wilderness based upon a story by John J. Fowler, adapted by Anthony Coldeway. Directed by Harmon Weight. The supporting cast of human actors includes Davey Lee,, Raymond McKee, Nina Quartero, Josef Swickard, Frank Campeau, Lew Harvey and others. Rin-Tin-Tin, the most popular canine star of the films, is at his best in Warner Bros.’ new Vitaphone talking picture, “Frozen River,” which openeda...... days’ engagement (at Uhe=-. ee Theatre last night. Rinty’s fans remain loyal because he is a good actor and the producers give him a good story and an excellent supporting cast of human. players. In “Frozen River” Rinty is Lobo, a husky, reared among wolves, a killer with a price upon his head. But he makes friends with a little boy, Billy, and later with his sister, Jane, and with a young mining engineer, Jerry. Potter and Pierre plot to compel Hazy the girl’s grand father, to tell the hiding place of his eache of gold at Frozen River. Hazy entrusts the secret to Jane and the villains plot to torture little Billy to make her disclose the hiding place. Lobo brings Jerry to the deserted cabin and then tracks the villains. A terrifie fight ensues between Lobo ‘and Pierre, who had once tormented RINTY AND DAVEY, PALS ON SCREEN AND IN REALITY the dog, and between Jerry and Pot Production No. 4—Cut or Mat VITAPHONE GIVES RIN-TIN-TIN HIS VERY GREATEST PART IN RUSHING “FROZEN RIVER” THEATRE.—Warner Bros. based on the story by John J. Fowler, Tin-Tin in “Frozen River,”’ adapted by Anthony Coldeway. present Rin Directed by Harmon Weight. THE CAST Rin-Tin-Tin is another screen star whose popularity will not wane because of the talking pictures. He has an excellent bark for recording purposes as was proved last night Set ne ee Theatre, picture for Warner Bros.’ “Frozen River” was projected upon the screen. Rinty knows how to use his | voice for dramatic effect, despite the limitation of his vocabulary. The Vitaphoning of Rinty’s bark must be put down as a complete The dialogue sequences in which the human supporting actors RIN-TIN-TIN HERE IN “FROZEN RIVER” He left the wolf pack in search of | gentler companions, only to discover that man was a worse associate. Such is the experience of Rin-Tin-Tin, Warner Bros.’ famous dog sereen star, in his latest Vitaphone production, “Frozen River,” which is VEO WMD CC st oe Theatre. Reared from a small pup by a she | wolf, the savage heart of the wolf is not his and he leaves the pack. When he meets the right human however, he becomes their A splendid east is seen and heard in ‘Frozen River.” it includes Davey Lee, Raymond MeNina Quartero, Frank Cam of Warner Brothers Vitaphone pro| peau, Josef Swickard, Lew Harvey duction, “Frozen River,” directed by Harmon Weight, now at the Theatre. * tam oe Rie land |Fowler’s story. 'reeted. others. Anthony adapted the story from John J. Harmon Weight di ithat he becomes a killer. |day he runs across a little boy and imakes friends | with the boy’s sister, Jane, and a ‘young engineer named Jerry. Jane’s | grandfather, 'tero ie es Sd RIN-TIN-TIN | Davey Lee [Bap ape Det; _ Raymond McKee | _ Nina Quartero | _ Josef Swickard | Frank Campeau | Lew Harvey speak are also handled with dis iter. Lobo defeats Pierre and drives ‘him into the wilderness, toprles | Potter over a cliff as he struggles with Jerry, and then saves Billy | when the dog team runs away. Rinty is a dog and a hero to be ijproud of, and the audience was ‘thrilled by his acting and the perfect recording of his barking voice. Davey Lee, star of “Sonny Boy” and the child with Al Jolson in “The Singing Fool,” is Billy, and again /demonstrates his charm and his his trionie gifts. Raymond MeKee and |Nina Quartero sustain the love interest, while Josef Swickard as | Hazy, Frank Campeau and Lew Harvey as the two villains, all giving excellent impersonations, helping to imake this fast-moving romantic melodrama of the northern wilder‘ness one of Rinty’s best films. Har mon Weight’s direction is excellent. |The picture will entertain everyone who sees it. crimination and fine dramatic effect. | Altogether “Frozen River” is one of ithe best of Warner Bros. productions istarring Rin-Tin-Tin, and should be seen by every Rinty fan. Rinty’s role is that of a mankind. His first experiences of man are so unpleasant, however, But one with him and later an old — prospector, called Hazy, claims to have a gold (cache at Frozen River. miner, and: the FrenchPierre, believe Potter, a Canadian, Pierre is to have the girl and Pot iter the gold. Hazy entrusts the ‘secret to Jane and sends her to ‘Frozen River with Pierre. Potter has kidnapped Billy and, to make Jane disclose the location of the cache, they threaten to torture him. The dog, Lobo, brings Jerry in pur suit, attacks Pierre and drives him off into the wilderness, and _ topples Potter over the edge of a cliff when he returns to find him fighting Jerry. Lobo also rescues his little friend, Billy, when the dog team runs away headed straight for the cliff. There’s action, color, atmosphere and drama a-plenty in “Frozen River” for the most exacting of Rinty’s fans. Little Davey Lee, the ee |Sonny Boy of “The Singing Fool” oldeway | and “Sonny Boy,” gives another charming bit of acting as Billy. Raymond McKee and Nina Quar carry the love interest. husky | jreared ina wolf-pack who goes back | | to Hazy’s ‘story of the cached gold and _ plot | ‘to make him tell where it is hidden. ON VITAPHONE -|him at his best. FANS DELIGHTED WITH RIN-TIN-TIN’S NEW TALKIE canine film delighted star, his Warner Bros.’ Rin-Tin-Tin, again many Joyal fans. in -.2.2.:... last night when his latest Vitaphone talking picture, “Frozen River,” was disclosed. Rinty used his voice with discrimination and good dramatic effect. And it records with great fidelity. There was never any doubt as to his meaning; he never used barks to hide his meaning as some human beings use words. “Frozen River” is one of the most pleasing of Rinty’s pictures. Located in the northern wilderness, it has atmosphere, colorful incident and strong, melodramatic situations and climaxes. It will arouse the in‘terest and enthusiasm of any -audience; as-it -did@that.ofathe 2.) =. 2. Theatre last night. The human support of the star includes Davey Lee, Raymond McKee, Nina Quartero, Josef Swickard, Frank Campeau, Lew Harvey and others. Harmon Weight directed from the story by John J. Fowler adapted by Anthony |Coldeway. The dialogue, music and sound accompaniment serve to heighten the drama. As a wolf-raised dog who returns to mankind, Rinty helps discover a hidden gold cache, save a woman’s honor and rescue a little boy from death. What more could any human |hero do? The training of Rinty is one of the marvels of the screen world, and his latest picture shows Don’t miss it.