Universal Weekly (1925-1933)

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Gibson Gowland, noted character actor, who has appeared in many American productions, now a member of the Greenland expedition. Walter Riml and Gustav Lantschner, two young members of the "S.O.S. Iceberg" expeditionary company, who play important roles. EXPEDITION CAREFULLY CHOSEN tiful epic of the Swiss Alps, directed also by Dr. Fanck. Ernst Udet, who has been selected for a leading part in "S.O.S. Iceberg," appeared with Miss Riefenstahl also in "The White Hell." He i 1>) Sepp Rist, leading man of the thrilling film, "S.O.S. Iceberg," emerging from a swim across the ice-filled fjord back of him. This was one of the first scenes shot in Greenland. is one of the greatest aviators of all time, next to the late Baron von Richthofen the most famous ace of Germany. He has taken his plane, the "Motte," along to Greenland with him, to use in scenes of "S.O.S. Iceberg," where he will soar gracefully above the glistening gigantic icebergs. Sepp Rist, well known German leading man, was chosen to play opposite Miss Riefenstahl, while Walter Riml, a famous comedian, widely known throughout the European continent, also has one of the important roles in "S.O.S. Iceberg." Dr. Fanck turned to America, however, for his leading character actor, and chose Gibson Gowland, one of the most finished and versatile actors on the screen, a thorough trouper, conscientious and utterly dependable, in short, an ideal selection. Gowland, who is English by birth, has been on the American screen for years. He is well known for his roles in the von Stroheim pictures, "Greed," and "Blind Husbands," in "Hell's Harbor," "Mysterious Island," "The Sea Bat," and "The Doomed Battalion." These actors, with the addition of Dr. Max Holsboer, an expert skiier, and Gustav Lantschner, form the dramatic personnel of "S.O.S. Iceberg." (Continued on page 18)