JAMES FENIMORE COOPER'S P GREATEST TALE OF * ROUSING

RANDOLPH

BRUCE CABOT • HEATHER ANGEL PHILIP REED - ROBERT BARRA! PGH BUCKLER • WILLARD ROBERTSON „ DiiAted by GEORGE B. SEITZ

Screenplay by PHILIP DUNNE

Re-Released by

PRODUCERS RELEASING CORPORATION

JAMES FENIMORE COOPER'S P GREATEST TALE OF * ROUSING ADVENTURE!

Just at a time when historical action

dramas are enjoying their greatest popularity, PRODUCERS RELEAS¬

ING CORPORATION brings you “The Last of the Mohicans.” Here is a

picture which will enjoy even greater popularity than it did when it was

first-run because:

THE CAST is as big as ever — Randolph

Scott, Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon, Bruce Cabot,

Phillip Reed — and thousands of others.

is still an outstanding

American classic from the pen of America’s first and

probably greatest writer of historical romances —

James Fenimore Cooper.

— American greatness in

the making — in the colorful Colonial period — always

a popular and heartwarming story about which some

of our greatest best-sellers have been written!

First Run or Re-run — It's a Home Run!

How to Sell #

James Fenimore Cooper’s Classic

“THE LAST of the

MOHICANS” PRODUCERS RELEASING CORPORATION gives you a complete NEW

lineup of ads, exploitation suggestions and publicity stories for a stream¬

lined 1947 campaign. PRODUCERS RELEASING CORPORATION will

follow through nationally by continuing to hammer home the picture’s

greatness through an intensive home office publicity campaign.

SELL IT as one of the biggest American epics to

hit the screen — ever!

SELL IT as a great love story — written by a master

of emotion and brought to the screen by a master of

drama!

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SELL IT as one of the most magnificent eye-fill¬

ers ever captured by the camera and played by an

outstandingly brilliant cast.

SELL IT as entertainment!

. . . The Press Book Shews 1on Hew!

EXP LO I TAT ION’ USE ATMOSPHERIC FRONT

Spare no pains in going all out on the front for “The Last of the Mohicans” as it will

pay off in increased grosses.

Illustrated above is a front done to resemble Fort William Henry, which is featured

in the picture. The logs are papier mache imitations, or can be executed in painted

compo-board to cover the entire front. Old muskets make up the stack of guns at the

right, and at the left is a cannon, which might be borrowed from a museum or his¬

torical society.

Doormen and attendants should be garbed in frontiersmen’s costumes. Replicas of

Colonial flags are draped over the box-office, and mounted displays and stills complete

this front.

RADIO WORKS FOR YOU! CONTEST

The ending of James Fenimore Cooper’s

classic, “The Last of the Mohicans,” has

been a basis for controversyy ever since the

book’s publication. As you probably re¬

member, at the end of the book, Alice

Munro (playedby Binnie Barnes), who has

been wooed by both Hawkeye (played by

Randolph Scott) and Major Duncan Hey¬

ward (played by Henry Wilcoxon) prefers

Hawkeye.

It has always been contended that a more

perfect ending would he to have Alice

Munro marry Major Heyward. Use this as

a theme for a radio contest on a two or

three minute spot between sustaining

periods. As a prize for the best 150 word

letters on this question you can award

passes to your theatre, incidentally getting

in a playdate plug for your show.

Indian Music In “The Last of the Mohicans”

you have the perfect cue for one of those old-time song anthologies, be¬ cause there is a whole collection of melodies in the music library on and about Indian themes. You can use this slant to tie up the local radio station on a program of Indian songs, titles like “The Indian Love Song,” “By the Waters of the Minnetonka,” “In the Land of the Sky Blue Water,” and others. Listeners can be invited to identify the tunes with guest tickets offered as a prize. Night clubs or the local hotel dance orchestra may also be induced to go for the idea as a novelty.

Spot Announcements 15 SECONDS

See Redskins on the warpath! See the mas¬

sacre at Fort William Henry! See “The Last

of the Mohicans,” starring Randolph Scott at

the .... Theatre and thrill to a great film!

20 SECONDS

Vicious Indians on the warpath . . . brave

frontier scouts fighting against tremendous

odds, thrilling hand-to-hand battles as the

.... Theatre brings Randolph Scott in “The

Last of the Mohicans” to its screen starting

.... Don’t miss this great film of the early

American frontier days!

30 SECONDS

The tom-toms beat as savage Indians take

to the warpath in search of “The Last of the

Mohicans,” starring Randolph Scott, which

opens at the .... Theatre. Thrill to the

vicious hand-to-hand fights . . . See the In¬

dians massacre the entire garrison of Fort

William Henry in the greatest adventure film

of all time.

For special sound effects, featuring

Indian tom-toms, which you can use in

conjunction with these radio spots or

over your public address system con¬

tact

T. J. Valentino

1600 Broadway

New York, N. Y.

Heads—You Can’t Lose!

Put those old “Indian-head” nickels to work for

you in getting publicity for “The Last of the Mo¬

hicans.” The head side of these old nickels is a

handsome profile of Indian brave. Get a vacant

store window, cover the walls with stills and your

theatre playdate and credits. Then carpet the win¬

dow display box floor with as many dollars’ worth

of nickels as necessary and invite the passersby to

guess “How many Mohicans are in this window?”

The winner can be awarded passes to see “The Last

of the Mohicans.”

COMMUNICATION STUNT

Here’s a lobby display that combines educational

interest with eye-catching appeal. Base it on the idea

of “communication through the ages.” By getting in touch with your Western Union or

Postal Telegraph agent you can secure both his^.ric

types of communicating instruments as well a "die

more modern and up to date instruments. Under each

item of display place a little placard explaining the

function, origin and date of the item. Properly

handled this display can create widespread publicity

and attention.

STREET STENCIL

Have your artist make a sidewalk stencil in the

shape of an arrow for “The Last of the Mohicans.”

This is in keeping with the theme of the picture.

Send a man out to “blaze a trail” to your theatre

covering all of the approaches. Have him mark the

stencils in daylyight so as to attract as much atten¬

tion as possible.

TRAILER

By using your trailer well in advance of playdate you

can increase your grosses. The “Mohican” trailer con¬

tains the action and adventure highlights of the film.

Don’t pass up this method of bringing in the custom^s.

Contact your nearest branch of

NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE

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First Run—or Re-Run —It's A Home Run! Lobby Exhibition

As part of your lobby display set up an

Indian fire-making apparatus. There are

two main styles, one with a bow, the other

with two dry sticks. The Boy Scout Manual

contains all the instruction necessary to

the setting up and functioning of this dis-

play.

You can challenge your patrons to

match their skill and strength with the

Mohicans. Free passes can be awarded to

anybody who actually starts a fire.

INDIAN FIGHTER’S STUNT The days of the Indian fighter and caravan

scout have passed but there still are some of

these hardy pioneers left. If you can find one

of these colorful old-timers arrange to have

as your guest for the opening of “The Last

of the Mohicans.”

If possible have him come dressed in his

full regalia and carrying his rifle and bowie

knife. Tell the papers what you are doing—

they are almost certain to cooperate with you

as this is good human interest feature.

GIANT LOBBY DISPLAY STUNT

The giant lobby-book, illustrated above will sell the picture with class and convic¬ tion. The illustrations are photographic blowups, secured from the stills in “The Last of the Mohicans” set. They are backed up on compo-board pages, which are hung on a rack obtainable at your hardware store, or a hinge device which can be

set by any carpenter.

Have one of your house staff dressed in the typical garb of a frontiersman. If possible prepare a picture-selling patter for him to use on the customers as he slowly

turns the pages of the book.

CATCH THE CURIOUS Put people’s curiosity to work for you with this simple, inex¬

pensive stunt.

Secure a nearby store window, white it over completely, leav¬ ing only a small square aperture with a sign above it reading:

STOP! LOOK! SEE!

“THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS!”

Inside the window there need be nothing more than a display of poster art, stills and a credit card bearing your theatre’s name and playdate. A variation of the same idea can be used in your lobby with a compo-board shadow box. You can use the same copy on this and have a lighted still display inside.

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GO AFTER CARRIAGE TRADE “The Last of the Mohicans” offers you a chance to attract trade

that doesn’t customarily attend many movies and to create consider¬ able good-will. Secure a mailing list of all the women’s clubs and literary societies in town. Prepare a special form letter to these

people stressing the fact that this classic of American literature has endured for more than one hundred years. Remind them that James Fenimore Cooper is one of the literary giants of America, compara¬ ble in reputation to Edgar Allen Poe and Washington Irving. Urge

them to see this story of early America, as this is one example of education by means of excellent entertainment.

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BOOK STORE TIE-TP “The Last of the Mohicans” offers you an opportunity to tie-up

bookstores all over town. Use the other books written by James Fenimore Cooper, “The Deerslayer,” “The Pioneers,” “The Path¬ finders” and “The Spy,” as a background for “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans” you have the basis for an eye-appealing store window. All of these books stress adventure and action so you can plant some of

£he fine action shots from the still set.

INDIAN ART EXHIBIT

By contacting museums and historic societies you can arrange a

stunning Indian art display in conjunction with “The Last of the

Mohicans.” If you can find the space have the display put in a nearby

store window, if not your lobby will suffice. Be sure that there are

stickers placed around town iviting the public to see this FREE DIS¬

PLAY.

Secure as much information as you possibly can on each of the items

and set up display cards that will tell the public about the objects. The

idea is educational, interesting, talk promoting and will sell tickets.

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The Credits EDWARD SMALL

Presents

The JAMES FENIMORE COOPER Classic

“THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS” with

RANDOLPH SCOTT BINNIE BARNES HENRY WILCOXON

and

BRUCE CABOT HEATHER ANGEL PHILLIP REED ROBERT BARRAT HUGH BUCKLER WILLARD ROBERTSON

Directed by

GEORGE B. SEITZ Screenplay by Philip Dunne

From an Adaptation by John Balderston, Paul Perez and Daniel Moore

Photography Robert Planck, A.S.C. Musical Director Nathaniel Shilkret Research Director Edward P. Lambert Goj^is Franc Smith Film Editor Jack Dennis Art Director John Ducasse Schulze Assistant Director Clem Beauchamp

A Reliance Picture PRODUCED BY EDWARD SMALL

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The Cast HAWKE YE (Colonial Scout)

ALICE MUNRO MAJ. DUNCAN HEYWARD

Magua Cora Munro Uncas Chingachgook

Col. Munro Capt. Winthrop

David Gamut Jenkins

RANDOLPH SCOTT BINNIE BARNES

HENRY WILCOXON

Bruce Cabot Heather Angel

Phillip Reed .Robert Barr at

Hugh Buckler Willard Robertson

Frank McGlynn, Sr. Will Stanton

The Story ^ (Not for Publication) It is the year 1757, during the siege of Fort William

Henry on Lake George by the French and Hurons under Montcalm.

Alice (Binnie Barnes) and Cora Munro (Heather Angel), the pretty young daughters of the British Com¬ mander, Colonel Munro (Hugh Buckler), set out from

Albany to join their father at the fort. They are accom¬ panied by Major Duncan Heyward (Henry Wilcoxon), who

has loved Alice for a long time, and by a renegade Huron named Magua (Bruce Cabot). The Indian leads them astray with a view to betraying them into the hands of a wandering party of Hurons. But his designs are foiled by Hawkeye (Randolph Scott), a Colonial scout, when he and his com¬ rades, Chingachgook (Robert Barrat), and his son, Uncas (Phillip Reed), Mohican braves, rescue the party from the

scalping knife and conduct them safely to the fort. Soon afterwards, Munro surrenders on honorable terms

to Montcalm and is permitted to march out of the fort under arms and colors. He is then mortally wounded by the rene¬ gade Magua during a massacre by the Indians as the fort

is being evacuated. Cora and Alice are carried off by Magua. Heyward sets

out in search of them, aided by Hawkeye, Chingachgook and Uncas. The rivalry between Heyward and Hawkeye for Alice’s favor grows in intensity throughout a series of hair¬ breadth escapes and cunning ruses. Alice is rescued but Cora flings herself from a cliff to avoid becoming the squaw of Magua, who has killed the worshipping Uncas when he tried to defend her. Chingachgook avenges the murder of

"his son Uncas by killing Magua. 4|Alice promises to wait for Hawkeye, who has joined the English forces. He kisses her tenderly and takes his place in a column of British soldiers marching into Canada.

‘Being Burned at Stake No Joke,’ Says Scott

Being burned at the stake is no joke, even if the stake is just a movie prop and the bloodthirsty Indians are merely Hollywood redskins.

If you don’t believe it, ask Randolph Scott who had to undergo the ordeal for one of the final scenes in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the ....

Randolph Scott

Plays ‘Hawkeye9 Randolph Scott, who plays

Hawkeye, the frontier scout, in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the .... Theatre, became so inter¬ ested in his role that he devoted all his spare time to reading up on similar characters of the period.

Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon and Bruce Cabot are also featured in the picture which was produced by Edward Small and is being re- released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Redcoat

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Henry Wilcoxon in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming .... to the _Theatre, through a re-release by PRC.

MISTAKE FOUND IN TRIBAL NAME

Research experts working on “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, uncovered the fact that the tribe was actually called “Mohegans.” James Fenimore Cooper, author of the immortal classic, altered the name while writing the book.

The film stars Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon and is being re-released through Producers Releasing Cor¬ poration.

Theatre. As Hawkeye, the Co-1 lonial scout who was tied to the stake and rescued at the last sec¬ ond by Major Duncan Heyward, Scott lived through moments of such realistic horror that he swore off such scenes for life.

“Although I knew I was in no danger, since every precaution was taken to protect my skin,” says Scott, “I believe I suffered as much torture as if I were ac¬ tually being sacrificed at the stake.

“The heat was indescribable, and at time the flames, directed by unforeseen drafts, leaped to within a few inches of my body. As a matter of fact my eyebrows were singed and heat blisters were raised all over my skin. The deafening din of war whoops and gun shots added to my general discomfort and the realization that I couldn’t free myself from the circle of fire that surrounded me created a definite feeling of fear.”

Major Duncan Heyward, Hawk- eye’s rescuer, is played by Henry Wilcoxon. Others in the cast in¬ clude Binnie Barnes, Bruce Cabot, Heather Angel and Phillip Reed. The film is being re-re¬ leased by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Barrat’s Profile

Causes Comment In profile, Robert Barrat, who

plays Chingachgook in “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, looks exactly like the “head” side of the Indian nickel.

Born in New York, of a French family, Barrat made his acting debut in a little stock company in Springfield, Mass. He appeared in many Broadway productions and made his film debut in “Cap¬ tain Blood.” Other films in which he has appeared include “Charge of the Light Brigade,” “I Married a Doctor” and “The Country Doc¬ tor.” In “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corpora¬ tion, he appears with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

Leading Lady

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Heather Angel, lovely leading lady, in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is com¬ ing to the .... Theatre, through a re-release by PRC.

From the Bard To the Indians

Born at Oxford, England, the daughter of a chemistry professor at the University, lovely Heather Angel found her way into the the¬ atre through her interest in Shakespeare.

Completing her education in Switzerland, Miss Angel made her first appearance in Shakespearean repertory at the Old Vic Theatre in London. She remained with the troupe for a year and then went on tour of the British Isles in “The Sign of the Cross.” The fol¬ lowing year she sailed for the East with a repertory company which presented plays in Egypt, Burma, Ceylon and India.

Turning to films, Miss Angel then had important roles in “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and other famous pictures. After a brief return to the stage, she came to Hollywood and appeared in “The Informer,” “The Three Mus¬ keteers” and “A Perfect Gentle¬ man.” She appears in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is now playing at the .... Theatre, with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon. Others in the cast include Bruce Cabot, Phillip Reed and Robert Barrat. The pic¬ ture is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

‘Mohican’ Males Are Six-Footers

Every male principal in “The Last of the Mohicans” stands six feet tall and three of them—Ran¬ dolph Scott, Henry Wilcoxon and Phillip Reed—top this mark by two inches. Not quite so tall are Binnie Barnes and Heather Angel, who play the feminine leads in the picturization of the James Feni¬ more Cooper classic which comes next .... to the .... Theatre. The film is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Before the Massacre

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Randolph Scott, Henry Wilcoxon and Binnie Barnes are the stars of “The Last of the Mohicans,” in a scene from the picture which is now playing at the .... Theatre.

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James Fenimore Cooper

‘Natural’ Filmplay Writer If James Fenimore Cooper were

alive today he’d be in terrific de¬ mand as a Hollywood scenarist.

According to George B. Seitz, who directed “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, Cooper was defi¬ nitely “movie-minded,” although he wrote over a century before the cinema came into existence. Starring Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon, the film is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation.

“I know of no more prolific and imaginative writer of his times,” says Seitz. “Here was an author who could blend fiction with his¬ tory in a convincing and enter¬ taining manner and at the same time do a good, workmanlike job. His ‘Leatherstocking Tales’ is one of the most amazing series of novels of contemporary life turned out in this country during the eighteenth century, and all of these stories might have been written by an author who had one eye on Hollywood.

“Of the group, ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ is better theatre than ‘The Deerslayer,’ ‘The Pathfinder’ or ‘The Pioneers,’ although all of them have sufficient action and romance to make them attractive as backgrounds for screen stories.”

Cooper became an author in a very strange way. One day, while reading a novel of English society, he impatiently threw down the book and exclaimed that he him¬ self could write a better story. His wife, who was within earshot, took him up and challenged him to write his better book. So he wrote and published “Precaution,” a dull conventional story of Eng¬ lish social life. The book was not a success, but urged by his wife and friends to try again, Cooper next chose a subject on which he was somewhat of an authority. The novel titled, “The Spy, A Tale of Neutral Ground,” dealt with the American Revolution, and marked the beginning of a long series of successes.

During the ensuing years, Cooper turned out “The Leather¬ stocking Tales,” which, with the exception of “The Spy,” were the most popular of his works.

Edward Small produced “The Last of the Mohicans.”

Make-up Expert Paints Indians Darker Shade

Some of the real Indians used as extras in “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” the Reliance picturization of the James Fenimore Cooper classic now playing at the .... Theatre, were so “pale-faced” that they required make-up in order to register as redskins on the screen. This was especially true of certain members of the Humboldt and Klamath tribes from northern California.

Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon head the cast of the film, which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

‘Mohican’ Star

Former Boxer British fight fans were very

disappointed when Henry “Biff” Wilcoxon tossed aside his boxing gloves to don greasepaint. When “Biff” gave up the ring, England lost one of her best heavyweights who was a promising contender for the world championship title.

Although Wilcoxon was achiev¬ ing considerable success as an amateur boxer he was determined to become an actor. He joined a small London theatre group and appeared in “The Barretts of Wimpole Street,” “The White Assagai” and “Eight Bells.” His early films include “Cleopatra” and “The Crusades.”

In the Reliance production of The Last of the Mohicans,”’

which is coming .... next to the .... Theatre, Wilcoxon shares honors with Randolph Scott, Bin¬ nie Barnes, Bruce Cabot and Phillip Reed. The picture is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

Redskin Brave

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Bruce Cabot, as Magua, the rene¬ gade Indian, in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming to the . . . . Theatre.

Phillip Reed Star

Of ‘Mohican 9Film Although he has been in pic¬

tures for a few years, handsome Phillip Reed has appeared in many notable films. One of his most famous roles is as Uncas in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the . . . . Theatre.

His career began when he left Cornell University, where he was studying engineering, to take a bit part with a stock company. Later he entered the cast of the Grand Street Follies when his friend Jimmy Cagney got him the job.

From there he went to Holly¬ wood where he has appeared in “Week-end for Three,” “A Gentle¬ man After Dark’” and “Old Ac¬ quaintance.”

In “The Last of the Mohicans” he co-stars with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon. The picture is being re-released through Producers Releas¬ ing Corporation.

Cabot Trades Silver Spoon For a Spade

Bruce Cabot, who plays Magua, the renegade Indian, in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, could have been a banker, a social leader or a diplomat, but instead he sought adventure.

Born Jacques de Bujac in Carlsbad, New Mexico, he at¬ tended military school and later the University of the South. After knocking himself out of a prize ring career when, as a sparring partner, he licked his boss, he traded his silver spoon for an iron spade and became a railroad builder. Then he decided to strike out and see the world—but not until he made his expenses by breaking the bank of one of the Riviera casinos. He stopped long enough in England to do some studying to complete his educa¬ tion before returning to America.

Then Cabot went to Hollywood for a visit and stayed to open a night club. A prominent producer noticed him and offered him a screen test and he’s been before the cameras ever since, in both heavy and heroic roles. His recent pictures include “Desert Song,” “Salty O’Rourke” and “Fallen Angel.” In “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans” he shares honors with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon. The picture was produced by Edward Small and is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

New Film Tells Story of Early American Days

A true picture of the early American Indian and the early American pioneer is seen in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the .... Theatre. The picture, which is being re-released by Producers Re¬ leasing Corporation, stars Ran¬ dolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

The tribal life, times and cus¬ toms of the Mohegan tribe of upper New York State in the mid¬ dle years of the eighteenth cen¬ tury are vividly and faithfully reproduced. The fictional charac¬ ters from Cooper’s pen are represented in the film with authenticity.

Others prominently featured in the cast are Phillip Reed, Heather Angel and Bruce Cabot.

Frontiersman and Lady

Randolph Scott and Binnie Barnes in the Mohicans,” which is coming next .

scene from “The Last of . . . to the .... Theatre.

‘Boner Hunters’ Give Movie Producers Bad Nightmares

If a lieutenant-general in a movie army of Louis XV should wear two buttons on his sleeve instead of three, some 500 persons would write in and denounce Hollywood’s picture producers as fakers.

Because producers, being human, do not like to be told they are wrong, and because 500 is the average number of

letters a studio receives as the result of a “movie boner,” they have established a corps of “anti¬ boner specialists.”

Edward Lambert, a walking en¬ cyclopedia of modes and manners of the past, is the father of the order of “anti-boner specialists.” He started twenty years ago when he worked for a costume com¬ pany. His knowledge is the reason why little or no fault was found with the authenticity of such pro¬ ductions as “The Birth of a Na¬ tion,” “The Four Horsemen,” “Robin Hood,” “The House of Rothschild,” “Clive of India,” “Les Miserables” and “The Great Bamum,” to name a few of the hundreds of films on which he has worked.

His latest job was checking up on the Sacaga Indians, Colonial French, English and North Amer¬ ican modes, manners, customs and costumes for “The Last of the Mohicans,” which comes next .... to the .... Theatre. Star¬ ring Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon, the film is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation.

A Fellow of the Pacific Geo¬ graphic Society, Lambert is also an accredited research worker in the Congressional and Huntington Libraries. He is one of the inject few who receives from alz^the governments of the world notifica¬ tion of all new regulations and data on war materials and current history.

Lambert’s research for “The Last of the Mohicans” required at least 400 volumes of histories of arms, modes, manners and the like. He read everything from Thwaits’ “France in America” to Fosdick Cook’s “Journal of the Military Expedition of Major-Gen¬ eral Sullivan Against the Six Nations in 1779.” He had to divide the Indian tribes of the North American continent, and describe them in minute detail, right down to the size of a wampum shell. He had to discover the correct, ap¬ proved manner of scalping a per¬ son and also the lighter matters of how the Iroquois’ “Bean Song” should be sung properly.

Lambert worked directly with Philip Dunne, who prepared “The Last of the Mohicans” screenplay. As Dunne completed each page, it went to Lambert who checked it, attached pages of comment and returned it. Often the pair got into heated arguments, Lambert fighting tooth and nail for abso¬ lute authenticity and Dunne de¬ manding a measure of dramatics.

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Randolph Scott, as Hawkeye, in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is now playing at the .... Theatre.

Famed Attorney In ‘Mohican’Film

Willard Robertson, one of Hol¬ lywood’s most popular character actors, who will be seen in “The Last of the Mohicans,” arriving on .... at the .... Theatre, had a rather illustrious career before he turned to theatricals.

Robertson was one of the three attorneys to draw the order tak¬ ing over the railways of the United States by the Federal Government in 1918. Prior to that he had been appointed criminal counsel by Secretary of the Treas¬ ury William G. McAdoo. Robert¬ son is also the author of two novels which he wrote coinci¬ dentally with his Hollywood career.

In “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation, Robertson is seen with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

Buckler Featured In ‘Mohican’ Film

The thrill that comes once in a lifetime came to Hugh Buckler, who plays an important role in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, when, as a young soldier, he served as color bearer at the funeral of Queen Victoria.

A veteran of 33 years on the legitimate stage, Buckler made his film debut in “Lost Horizon.” In “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation, he plays Col. Munro, the father of Binnie Barnes and Heather Angel.

Actor Uses Voice Double

To save the fine singing voice of Phillip Reed, who plays Uncas in “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, a voice double was en¬ gaged to sound war-whoops and yells for him. This was done on the insistence of Reed’s vocal in¬ structor, who complained that the “battle cries” were playing havoc with Reed’s throat and voice.

Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon and Bruce Cabot head the cast of the James Feni¬ more Cooper classic. The picture is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Unusual Scene Greets Guests C

Recent visitors to Culver City, California, began to doubt their sanity when they saw painted Indians pedalling diligently along the streets on bicycles.

They felt a lot better, however, when they learned that the cyclists were extras working in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which comes next .... to the .... Theatre with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon heading an all-star cast.

As several sequences of the picture were filmed at the back lot of the studio, which is nearly a mile from the dressing rooms, a number of extras used this means of transportation.

Edward Small produced “The Last of the Mohicans,” based on James Fenimore Cooper’s classic, which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Indians Too Pale All the principal Indian

roles in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, were played by white actors. Real Indians were used in the at¬ mosphere scenes and many tribes were represented in the extra ranks. The film is being re-released by Pro-^ ducers Releasing Corpora-*- tion.

Page Ten

‘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 shared

grand and the musical background by Nathaniel Shilkret is impres-

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 ofiifce Huron tribe.

ereorge 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

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.

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.

‘Mohicans’ Classic

Becomes Epic Film (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 thrilling 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!

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Screenplay by PHILIP DUNNE

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when historical action

dramas are enjoying their greatest popularity, PRODUCERS RELEAS¬

ING CORPORATION brings you “The Last of the Mohicans.” Here is a

picture which will enjoy even greater popularity than it did when it was

first-run because:

Just at a time

THE CAST is as big as ever — Randolph

Scott, Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon, Bruce Cabot,

Phillip Reed — and thousands of others.

THE STORY is still an outstanding

American classic from the pen of America’s first and

probably greatest writer of historical romances —

James Fenimore Cooper.

THE ACTION — American greatness in

the making — in the colorful Colonial period — always

a popular and heartwarming story about which some

of our greatest best-sellers have been written!

First Run or Re-run — It's a Home Run!

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.

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How to Sell James Fenimore Cooper’s Classic

“THE LAST of the

MOHICANS” PRODUCERS RELEASING CORPORATION gives you a complete NEW

lineup of ads, exploitation suggestions and publicity stories for a stream¬

lined 1947 campaign. PRODUCERS RELEASING CORPORATION will

follow through nationally by continuing to hammer home the picture’s

greatness through an intensive home office publicity campaign.

SELL IT as one of the biggest American epics to hit the screen — ever!

SELL IT as a great love story—written by a master

of emotion and brought to the screen by a master of drama!

Sill IT as one of the most magnificent eye-fill¬

ers ever captured by the camera and played by an

outstandingly brilliant cast.

SELL IT as entertainment!

.. . The Press Book Shows You How!

E X P LO I TAT I O N USE ATMOSPHERIC FRONT

Spare no pains in going all out on the front for “The Last of the Mohicans” as it will

pay off in increased grosses.

Illustrated above is a front done to resemble Fort William Henry, which is featured

in the picture. The logs are papier mache imitations, or can be executed in painted

compo-board to cover the entire front. Old muskets make up the stack of guns at the

right, and at the left is a cannon, which might be borrowed from a museum or his¬

torical society.

Doormen and attendants should be garbed in frontiersmen’s costumes. Replicas of

Colonial flags are draped over the box-office, and mounted displays and stills complete

this front.

Heads—You Can’t Lose!

Put those old “Indian-head” nickels to work for

you in getting publicity for “The Last of the Mo¬

hicans.” The head side of these old nickels is a

handsome profile of Indian brave. Get a vacant

store window, cover the walls with stills and your

theatre playdate and credits. Then carpet the win¬

dow display box floor with as many dollars’ worth

of nickels as necessary and invite the passersby to

guess “How many Mohicans are in this window?”

The winner can be awarded passes to see “The Last

of the Mohicans.”

COMMUNICATION STUNT

Here’s a lobby display that combines educational

interest with eye-catching appeal. Base it on the idea

of “communication through the ages.” By getting in touch with your Western Union or

Postal Telegraph agent you can secure both historic

types of communicating instruments as well as the

more modern and up to date instruments. Under each

item of display place a little placard explaining the

function, origin and date of the item. Properly

handled this display can create widespread publicity

and attention.

RADIO WORKS FOR YOU! CONTEST

The ending of James Fenimore Cooper’s

classic, “The Last of the Mohicans,” has

been a basis for controversyy ever since the

book’s publication. As you probably re¬

member, at the end of the book, Alice

Munro (played by Binnie Barnes), who has

been wooed by both Hawkeye (played by

Randolph Scott) and Major Duncan Hey¬

ward (played by Henry Wilcoxon) prefers

Hawkeye.

It has always been contended that a more

perfect ending would be to have Alice

Munro marry Major Heyward. Use this as

a theme for a radio contest on a two or

three minute spot between sustaining

periods. As a prize for the best 150 word

letters on this question you can award

passes to your theatre, incidentally getting

in a playdate plug for your show.

Indian Music In “The Last of the Mohicans”

you have the perfect cue for one of

those old-time song anthologies, be¬

cause there is a whole collection of

melodies in the music library on and

about Indian themes. You can use this

slant to tie up the local radio station

on a program of Indian songs, titles

like “The Indian Love Song,” “By

the Waters of the Minnetonka,” “In

the Land of the Sky Blue Water,”

and others. Listeners can be invited to

identify the tunes with guest tickets

offered as a prize. Night clubs or the

local hotel dance orchestra may also

be induced to go for the idea as a

novelty.

Spot Announcements 15 SECONDS

See Redskins on the warpath! See the mas¬

sacre at Fort William Henry! See “The Last

of the Mohicans,” starring Randolph Scott at

the .... Theatre and thrill to a great film!

20 SECONDS

Vicious Indians on the warpath . . . brave

frontier scouts fighting against tremendous

odds, thrilling hand-to-hand battles as the

.... Theatre brings Randolph Scott in “The

Last of the Mohicans” to its screen starting

.... Don’t miss this great film of the early

American frontier days!

30 SECONDS

The tom-toms beat as savage Indians take

to the warpath in search of “The Last of the

Mohicans,” starring Randolph Scott, which

opens at the .... Theatre. Thrill to the

vicious hand-to-hand fights . . . See the In¬

dians massacre the entire garrison of Fort

William Henry in the greatest adventure film

of all time.

For special sound effects, featuring

Indian tom-toms, which you can use in

conjunction with these radio spots or

over your public address system con¬

tact

T. J. Valentino

1600 Broadway

New York, N. Y.

STREET STENCIL

Have your artist make a sidewalk stencil in the

shape of an arrow for “The Last of the Mohicans.”

This is in keeping with the theme of the picture.

Send a man out to “blaze a trail” to your theatre

covering all of the approaches. Have him mark the

stencils in daylyight so as to attract as much atten¬

tion as possible.

TRAILER

By using your trailer well in advance of playdate you

can increase your grosses. The “Mohican” trailer con¬

tains the action and adventure highlights of the film.

Don’t pass up this method of bringing in the customers.

Contact your nearest branch of

NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE

Page Four

First Run—or Re-Run—It's A Home Run! Lobby Exhibition

As part of your lobby display set up an

Indian fire-making apparatus. There are

two main styles, one with a bow, the other

with two dry sticks. The Boy Scout Manual

contains all the instruction necessary to

the setting up and functioning of this dis¬

play.

You can challenge your patrons to

match their skill and strength with the

Mohicans. Free passes can be awarded to

anybody who actually starts a fire.

INDIAN FIGHTER’S STUNT The days of the Indian fighter and caravan

scout have passed but there still are some of

these hardy pioneers left. If you can find one

of these colorful old-timers arrange to have

him as your guest for the opening of “The Last

of the Mohicans.”

If possible have him come dressed in his

full regalia and carrying his rifle and bowie

knife. Tell the papers what you are doing—

they are almost certain to cooperate with you

as this is good human interest feature.

GIANT LOBBY DISPLAY STUNT

The giant lobby-book, illustrated above will sell the picture with class and convic¬ tion. The illustrations are photographic blowups, secured from the stills in “The Last of the Mohicans” set. They are backed up on compo-board pages, which are hung on a rack obtainable at your hardware store, or a hinge device which can be set by any carpenter.

Have one of your house staff dressed in the typical garb of a frontiersman. If possible prepare a picture-selling patter for him to use on the customers as he slowly turns the pages of the book.

CATCH THE CCRIOCS Put people’s curiosity to work for you with this simple, inex¬

pensive stunt.

Secure a nearby store window, white it over completely, leav¬ ing only a small square aperture with a sign above it reading:

STOP! LOOK! SEE!

“THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS!”

Inside the window there need be nothing more than a display of poster art, stills and a credit card bearing your theatre’s name and playdate. A variation of the same idea can be used in your lobby with a compo-board shadow box. You can use the same copy on this and have a lighted still display inside.

•

GO AFTER CARRIAGE TRADE The Last of the Mohicans ’ offers you a chance to attract trade

that doesn t customarily attend many movies and to create consider¬ able good-will. Secure a mailing list of all the women’s clubs and literary societies in town. Prepare a special form letter to these

people stressing the fact that this classic of American literature has endured for more than one hundred years. Remind them that James Fenimore Cooper is one of the literary giants of America, compara¬ ble in reputation to Edgar Allen Poe and Washington Irving. Urge them to see this story of early America, as this is one example of education by means of excellent entertainment.

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BOOK STORE TIE-TP “The Last of the Mohicans” offers you an opportunity to tie-up

bookstores all over town. Use the other books written by James Fenimore Cooper, “The Deerslayer,” “The Pioneers,” “The Path¬ finders” and “The Spy,” as a background for “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans” you have the basis for an eye-appealing store window. All of these hooks stress adventure and action so you can plant some of the fine action shots from the still set.

INDIAN ART EXHIBIT

By contacting museums and historic societies you can arrange a

stunning Indian art display in conjunction with “The Last of the

Mohicans.” If you can find the space have the display put in a nearby

store window, if not your lobby will suffice. Be sure that there are

stickers placed around town iviting the public to see this FREE DIS¬

PLAY.

Secure as much information as you possibly can on each of the items

and set up display cards that will tell the public about the objects. The

idea is educational, interesting, talk promoting and will sell tickets.

Page Five

ADVERTISING

JAMES FENIMORE COOPER’S GREATEST TALE OF ROUSING ADVENTURE!

the death-leap of Cora and the man she loved from the heights of Lovers' Cliff!

the amazing shooting contest where the winner loses his life!

the valiant defense of Fort William Henry against the onslaught of the French legions ...

the race for life as Hawkeye wings his canoe through a rain of enemy bullets.

the most thrilling motion picture event of recent years!


Page Six

UNITED.. .BY LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY! TORN APART... BY LOVE FOR A WOMAN!

James Fenimore

Cooper’s Greatest

Tale of Rousing

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Page Eight

Advances PUBLICITY Reviews

The Credits EDWARD SMALL

Presents

The JAMES FENIMORE COOPER Classic

“THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS” with

RANDOLPH SCOTT BINNIE BARNES HENRY WILCOXON

BRUCE CABOT PHILLIP REED

HUGH BUCKLER

and

HEATHER ANGEL

ROBERT BARRAT WILLARD ROBERTSON

Directed by

GEORGE B. SEITZ Screenplay by Philip Dunne

From an Adaptation by John Balderston, Paul Perez and Daniel Moore

Photography

Musical Director Research Director Gowns . Film Editor Art Director Assistant Director

Robert Planck, A.S.C. Nathaniel Shilkret

Edward P. Lambert

Franc Smith Jack Dennis

John Ducasse Schulze Clem Beauchamp

A Reliance Picture PRODUCED BY EDWARD SMALL

Re-released by


The Cast HAWKEYE (Colonial Scout) ALICE MUNRO MAJ. DUNCAN HEYWARD Magua

Cora Munro . Uncas . Chingachgook Col. Munro Capt. Winthrop David Gamut Jenkins

RANDOLPH SCOTT BINNIE BARNES

HENRY WILCOXON Bruce Cabot

Heather Angel Phillip Reed

.Robert Barrat Hugh Buckler

Willard Robertson Frank McGlynn, Sr.

Will Stanton

The Story (Not for Publication)

It is the year 1757, during the siege of Fort William Henry on Lake George by the French and Hurons under Montcalm.

Alice (Binnie Barnes) and Cora Munro (Heather Angel), the pretty young daughters of the British Com¬ mander, Colonel Munro (Hugh Buckler), set out from Albany to join their father at the fort. They are accom¬ panied by Major Duncan Heyward (Henry Wilcoxon), who

has loved Alice for a long time, and by a renegade Huron named Magua (Bruce Cabot). The Indian leads them astray with a view to betraying them into the hands of a wandering party of Hurons. But his designs are foiled by Hawkeye (Randolph Scott), a Colonial scout, when he and his com¬ rades, Chingachgook (Robert Barrat), and his son, Uncas (Phillip Reed), Mohican braves, rescue the party from the scalping knife and conduct them safely to the fort.

Soon afterwards, Munro surrenders on honorable terms to Montcalm and is permitted to march out of the fort under arms and colors. He is then mortally wounded by the rene¬ gade Magua during a massacre by the Indians as the fort is being evacuated.

Cora and Alice are carried off by Magua. Heyward sets out in search of them, aided by Hawkeye, Chingachgook and Uncas. The rivalry between Heyward and Hawkeye for Alice’s favor grows in intensity throughout a series of hair¬ breadth escapes and cunning ruses. Alice is rescued but Cora flings herself from a cliff to avoid becoming the squaw of Magua, who has killed the worshipping Uncas when he tried to defend her. Chingachgook avenges the murder of his son Uncas by killing Magua.

Alice promises to wait for Hawkeye, who has joined the English forces. He kisses her tenderly and takes his place in a column of British soldiers marching into Canada.

‘Mohican’ Males Are Six-Footers

Every male principal in “The Last of the Mohicans” stands six feet tall and three of them—Ran¬ dolph Scott, Henry Wilcoxon and Phillip Reed—top this mark by two inches. Not quite so tall are Binnie Barnes and Heather Angel, who play the feminine leads in the picturization of the James Feni- more Cooper classic which comes

Randolph Scott Plays ‘Hawkeye9

Randolph Scott, who plays Hawkeye, the frontier scout, in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the . . . . Theatre, became so inter¬ ested in his role that he devoted all his spare time to reading up on similar characters of the period.

Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon and Bruce Cabot are also featured in the picture which was produced by Edward Small and is being re- released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Redcoat

Mat No. 1A

Henry Wilcoxon in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming .... to the .... Theatre, through a re-release by PRC.

MISTAKE FOUND IN TRIBAL NAME

Research experts working on “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the . . . . Theatre, uncovered the fact that the tribe was actually called “Mohegans.” James Fenimore Cooper, author of the immortal classic, altered the name while writing the book.

The film stars Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon and is being re-released through Producers Releasing Cor¬ poration.

Leading Lady

‘Being Burned at Stake No Joke,’ Says Scott

Being burned at the stake is no joke, even if the stake is just a movie prop and the bloodthirsty Indians are merely Hollywood redskins.

If you don’t believe it, ask Randolph Scott who had to undergo the ordeal for one of the final scenes in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the .... Theatre., As Hawkeye, the Co¬ lonial scout who was tied to the stake and rescued at the last sec¬ ond by Major Duncan Heyward, Scott lived through moments of such realistic horror that he swore off such scenes for life.

“Although I knew I was in no danger, since every precaution was taken to protect my skin,” says Scott, “I believe I suffered as much torture as if I were ac¬ tually being sacrificed at the stake.

“The heat was indescribable, and at time the flames, directed by unforeseen drafts, leaped to within a few inches of my body. As a matter of fact my eyebrows were singed and heat blisters were raised all over my skin. The deafening din of war whoops and gun shots added to my general discomfort and the realization that I couldn’t free myself from the circle of fire that surrounded me created a definite feeling of fear.”

Major Duncan Heyward, Hawk- eye’s rescuer, is played by Henry Wilcoxon. Others in the cast in¬ clude Binnie Barnes, Bruce Cabot, Heather Angel and Phillip Reed. The film is being re-re¬ leased by Producers Releasing Corporation. Mat No. IB

Heather Angel, lovely leading lady, in a scene from “The Last

Ttnrmt’n PrChflto of the Mohicans,” which is com- nurrui b rrujlie ing to the_Theatre, through

Causes Comment arc-relea8e by PRC-

In profile, Robert Barrat, who plays Chingachgook in “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, looks exactly like the “head” side of the Indian nickel.

Born in New York, of a French family, Barrat made his acting debut in a little stock company in Springfield, Mass. He appeared in many Broadway productions and made his film debut in “Cap¬ tain Blood.” Other films in which he has appeared include “Charge of the Light Brigade,” “I Married a Doctor” and “The Country Doc¬ tor.” In “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corpora¬ tion, he appears with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

Before the Massacre

From the Bard To the Indians

Born at Oxford, England, the daughter of a chemistry professor at the University, lovely Heather Angel found her way into the the¬ atre through her interest in Shakespeare.

Completing her education in Switzerland, Miss Angel made her first appearance in Shakespearean repertory at the Old Vic Theatre in London. She remained with the troupe for a year and then went on tour of the British Isles in “The Sign of the Cross.” The fol¬ lowing year she sailed for the East with a repertory company which presented plays in Egypt, Burma, Ceylon and India.

Turning to films, Miss Angel then had important roles in “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and other famous pictures. After a brief return to the stage, she came to Hollywood and appeared in “The Informer,” “The Three Mus¬ keteers” and “A Perfect Gentle¬ man.” She appears in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is now playing at the .... Theatre, with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon. Others in the cast include Bruce Cabot, Phillip Reed and Robert Barrat. The pic¬ ture is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

Randolph Scott, Henry Wilcoxon and Binnie Barnes are the stars of “The Last of the Mohicans,” in a scene from the picture which is now playing at the .... Theatre.

next .... to the .... Theatre. The film is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Page Nine

‘Mohican’ Star

Former Boxer British fight fans were very

disappointed when Henry “Biff” Wilcoxon tossed aside his boxing gloves to don greasepaint. When “Biff” gave up the ring, England lost one of her best heavyweights who was a promising contender for the world championship title.

Although Wilcoxon was achiev¬ ing considerable success as an amateur boxer he was determined to become an actor. He joined a small London theatre group and appeared in “The Barretts of Wimpole Street,” “The White Assagai” and “Eight Bells.” His early films include “Cleopatra” and “The Crusades.”

In the Reliance production of “The Last of the Mohicans,”’ which is coming .... next to the . . . . Theatre, Wilcoxon shares honors with Randolph Scott, Bin¬ nie Barnes, Bruce Cabot and Phillip Reed. The picture is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

Randolph Scott and Binnie Barnes i the Mohicans,” which is coming nex

Mat No. 2B

a scene from “The Last of . ... to the .... Theatre.

James Fenimore Cooper

‘Natural’ Filmplay Writer If James Fenimore Cooper were

alive today he’d be in terrific de¬ mand as a Hollywood scenarist.

According to George B. Seitz, who directed “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, Cooper was defi¬ nitely “movie-minded,” although he wrote over a century before the cinema came into existence. Starring Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon, the film is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation.

“I know of no more prolific and imaginative writer of his times,” says Seitz. “Here was an author who could blend fiction with his¬ tory in a convincing and enter¬ taining manner and at the same time do a good, workmanlike job. His ‘Leatherstocking Tales’ is one of the most amazing series of novels of contemporary life turned out in this country during the eighteenth century, and all of these stories might have been written by an author who had one eye on Hollywood.

“Of the group, ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ is better theatre than ‘The Deerslayer,’ ‘The Pathfinder’ or ‘The Pioneers,’ although all of them have sufficient action and romance to make them attractive as backgrounds for screen stories.”

Cooper became an author in a very strange way. One day, while reading a novel of English society, he impatiently threw down the book and exclaimed that he him¬ self could write a better story. His wife, who was within earshot, took him up and challenged him to write his better book. So he wrote and published “Precaution,” a dull conventional story of Eng¬ lish social life. The book was not a success, but urged by his wife and friends to try again, Cooper next chose a subject on which he was somewhat of an authority. The novel titled, “The Spy, A Tale of Neutral Ground,” dealt with the American Revolution, and marked the beginning of a long series of successes.

During the ensuing years, Cooper turned out “The Leather¬ stocking Tales,” which, with the exception of “The Spy,” were the most popular of his works.

Edward Small produced “The Last of the Mohicans.”

Make-up Expert Paints Indians Darker Shade

Some of the real Indians used as extras in “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans,” the Reliance picturization of the James Fenimore Cooper classic now playing at the .... Theatre, were so “pale-faced” that they required make-up in order to register as redskins on the screen. This was especially true of certain members of the Humboldt and Klamath tribes from northern California.

Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon head the cast of the film, which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Redskin Brave

Mat No. ID

Bruce Cabot, as Magua, the rene¬ gade Indian, in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming to the . . . . Theatre.

Phillip Reed Star

Of \Mohican9Film Although he has been in pic¬

tures for a few years, handsome Phillip Reed has appeared in many notable films. One of his most famous roles is as Uncas in The Last of the Mohicans,”

which is coming next .... to the .... Theatre.

His career began when he left Cornell University, where he was studying engineering, to take a bit part with a stock company. Later he entered the cast of the Grand Street Follies when his friend Jimmy Cagney got him the job.

From there he went to Holly¬ wood where he has appeared in “Week-end for Three,” “A Gentle¬ man After Dark’” and “Old Ac¬ quaintance.”

In “The Last of the Mohicans” he co-stars with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon. The picture is being re-released through Producers Releas¬ ing Corporation.

Cabot Trades Silver Spoon For a Spade

Bruce Cabot, who plays Magua, the renegade Indian, in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, could have been a banker, a social leader or a diplomat, but instead he sought adventure.

Born Jacques de Bujac in Carlsbad, New Mexico, he at¬ tended military school and later the University of the South. After knocking himself out of a prize ring career when, as a sparring partner, he licked his boss, he traded his silver spoon for an iron spade and became a railroad builder. Then he decided to strike out and see the world—but not until he made his expenses by breaking the bank of one of the Riviera casinos. He stopped long enough in England to do some studying to complete his educa¬ tion before returning to America.

Then Cabot went to Hollywood for a visit and stayed to open a night club. A prominent producer noticed him and offered him a screen test and he’s been before the cameras ever since, in both heavy and heroic roles. His recent pictures include “D.esert Song,” “Salty O’Rourke” and “Fallen Angel.” In “The Last of the Mo¬ hicans” he shares honors with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon. The picture was produced by Edward Small and is being re-released through Producers Releasing Corporation.

New Film Tells Story of Early American Days

A true picture of the early American Indian and the early American pioneer is seen in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is coming next .... to the .... Theatre. The picture, which is being re-released by Producers Re¬ leasing Corporation, stars Ran¬ dolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

The tribal life, times and cus¬ toms of the Mohegan tribe of upper New York State in the mid¬ dle years of the eighteenth cen¬ tury are vividly and faithfully reproduced. The fictional charac¬ ters from Cooper’s pen are represented in the film with authenticity.

Others prominently featured in the cast are Phillip Reed, Heather Angel and Bruce Cabot.

Frontiersman and Lady

‘Boner Hunters’ Give Movie Producers Bad Nightmares

If a lieutenant-general in a movie army of Louis XV should wear two buttons on his sleeve instead of three, some 500 persons would write in and denounce Hollywood's picture producers as fakers.

Because producers, being human, do not like to be told they are wrong, and because 500 is the average number of

letters a studio receives as the result of a “movie bone^,” they have established a corps of “anti¬ boner specialists.”

Edward Lambert, a walking en¬ cyclopedia of modes and manners of the past, is the father of the order of “anti-boner specialists.” He started twenty years ago when he worked for a costume com¬ pany. His knowledge is the reason why little or no fault was found with the authenticity of such pro¬ ductions as “The Birth of a Na¬ tion,” “The Four Horsemen,” “Robin Hood,” “The House of Rothschild,” “Clive of India,” “Les Miserables” and “The Great Barnum,” to name a few of the hundreds of films on which he has worked.

His latest job was checking up on the Sacaga Indians, Colonial French, English and North Amer¬ ican modes, manners, customs and costumes for “The Last of the Mohicans,” which comes next .... to the .... Theatre. Star¬ ring Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon, the film is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation.

A Fellow of the Pacific Geo¬ graphic Society, Lambert is also an accredited research worker in the Congressional and Huntington Libraries. He is one of the select few who receives from all the governments of the world notifica¬ tion of all new regulations and data on war materials and current history.

Lambert’s research for “The Last of the Mohicans” required at least 400 volumes of histories of arms, modes, manners and the like. He read everything from Thwaits’ “France in America” to Fosdick Cook’s “Journal of the Military Expedition of Major-Gen¬ eral Sullivan Against the Six Nations in 1779.” He had to divide the Indian tribes of the North American continent, and describe them in minute detail, right down to the size of a wampum shell. He had to discover the correct, ap¬ proved manner of scalping a per¬ son and also the lighter matters of how the Iroquois’ “Bean Song” should be sung properly.

Lambert worked directly with Philip Dunne, who prepared “The Last of the Mohicans” screenplay. As Dunne completed each page, it went to Lambert who checked it, attached pages of comment and returned it. Often the pair got into heated arguments, Lambert fighting tooth and nail for abso¬ lute authenticity and Dunne de¬ manding a measure of dramatics.

Mat No. 1C

Randolph Scott, as Hawkeye, in a scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is now playing at the .... Theatre.

Famed Attorney In ‘Mohican’Film

Willard Robertson, one of Hol¬ lywood’s most popular character actors, who will be seen in “The Last of the Mohicans,” arriving on .... at the .... Theatre, had a rather illustrious career before he turned to theatricals.

Robertson was one of the three attorneys to draw the order tak¬ ing over the railways of the United States by the Federal Government in 1918. Prior to that he had been appointed criminal counsel by Secretary of the Treas¬ ury William G. McAdoo. Robert¬ son is also the author of two novels which he wrote coinci¬ dentally with his Hollywood career.

In “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation, Robertson is seen with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wilcoxon.

Buckler Featured In ‘Mohican’ Film

The thrill that comes once in a lifetime came to Hugh Buckler, who plays an important role in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, when, as a young soldier, he served as color bearer at the funeral of Queen Victoria.

A veteran of 33 years on the legitimate stage, Buckler made his film debut in “Lost Horizon.” In “The Last of the Mohicans,” which is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corporation, he plays Col. Munro, the father of Binnie Barnes and Heather Angel.

Actor Uses Voice Double

To save the fine singing voice of Phillip Reed, who plays Uncas in “The Last of the Mohicans,” coming next .... to the .... Theatre, a voice double was en¬ gaged to sound war-whoops and yells for him. This was done on the insistence of Reed’s vocal in¬ structor, who complained that the “battle cries” were playing havoc with Reed’s throat and voice.

Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes, Henry Wilcoxon and Bruce Cabot head the cast of the James Feni¬ more Cooper classic. The picture is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Unusual Scene Greets Guests

Recent visitors to Culver City, California, began to doubt their sanity when they saw painted Indians pedalling diligently along the streets on bicycles.

They felt a lot better, however, when they learned that the cyclists were extras working in “The Last of the Mohicans,” which comes next .... to the .... Theatre with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Henry Wil¬ coxon heading an all-star cast.

As several sequences of the picture were filmed at the back lot of the studio, which is nearly a mile from the dressing rooms, a number of extras used this means of transportation.

Edward Small produced “The Last of the Mohicans,” based on James Fenimore Cooper’s classic, which is being re-released by Producers Releasing Corporation.

Indians Too Pale All the principal Indian

roles in “The Last of the Mohicans,” now playing at the .... Theatre, were played by white actors. Real Indians were used in the at¬ mosphere scenes and many tribes were represented in the extra ranks. The film is being re-released by Pro¬ ducers Releasing Corpora¬ tion.

Page Ten

‘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!

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