God's Country and the Man (Monogram) (1937)

| | E WAY TO PROFITS SPOTLIGHT ! TOM KEENE: Top-ranking western star. This is the first of a series of four Lone Star westerns for Monogram. Has played the leads in “Old Louisiana,” and “The Glory Trail.” Starred in King Vidor’s prize-winning “Our Daily Bread.” BETTY COMPSON: Famed star of the silent films now making a successful comeback. Recent appearances in “Killer at Large,” “Hollywood Boulevard,” “Bulldog Edition” and Monogram’s “West of Singapore.” CHARLOTTE HENRY: Attractive blonde heroine in “God’s Country and the Man.” Played derland.” Other pictures include “Charlie Chan at the Opera,” “Babes in Toyland” and “The Gentleman from Louisiana.” CHARLES KING: Last pictures include “Trouble in Texas” and “Headin’ for the Rio Grande.” Westerns Rung On Ladder Of Success For Aspiring Film Actresses “God's Country and the Man,” Starring Tom Keene Gives Charlotte Henry Added Chance for Fame Strange as it may seem, Charlotte Henry, despite a thorough Broadway training, has always aspired to act in westerns. ‘his, however, isn’t the top of her ambition but while playing on the New York stage, she analyzed in a practical sense tilm opportunities. Thousands of girls were coming to Hollywood to duplicate the success of Carole Lombard, Greta Garbo or Marlene Dietrich. But a very small percentage of them ever reached the top. However, very few of the aspiring actresses ever thought of western pictures. Consequently there was an open market for leading women in these fast-moving action dramas. So Miss Henry came to Hollywood and immediately began to get work in westerns. Her idea was to appear in a number of this type of feature, and obtain more screen sxperience before tackling other roles. The result was excellent. She didn’t wait, as countless others, on casting office benches, but succeeded in getting work immediately. At last came her big break playing Alice in “Alice in Wonderland.” Other class A features followed in “Hearts in Bondage,” “The Gentleman from Louisiana” and “Charlie Chan at the Opera.” But now Miss Henry has returned to her favorite film — an action drama—‘“‘God’s Country and the Man” for Monogram and com NEWS ITEMS AND rr —wVv—[—V—s v\—<v——> Tom Keene, currently starring in the Monogram picture, “God's Country and the Man,” at Ta ee ate Theatre, is an authority on California and Montana history. During the filming of the production, his advice and suggestions were invaluable and it ts to him that credit for much of the authenticity of the film is due. Others in the Monogram feature include Betty Compson, Charlotte Henry, Charles King, Jr., James Sheridan, Billy Bletcher, Kd Parker, Bob McKenzie, and Merle McCormic. R. N. Bradbury directed from the original screenplay by Robert Emmett. Tom Keene, star of Monogram’s “God’s Country and the Man” at Betty Compson is from Beaver, Utah. She is seen in Monogram’s “God’s Country and the Man” at the Perea e eahee stant hasntih Theatre, starring Tom Charles King, Jr., who plays Gentry in Monogram’s “God’s Country and the Man,” starring Tom Keene and at thence Theatre, used to raise race horses. More than fifty real cowpunchers from Mammoth Lake, California, are seen in Monogram’s “God’s “Battle of Greed,” ‘Rebellion,’ role of Alice in “Alice in Won Theatre. Tom Keene has the star THE BEST MAN WINS—AND OF COURSE IT’S TOM KEENE, HERO OF THE WEST Movie fans who like excitement and red-blooded action will relish this ring role in this feature produced | scene from “God’s Country and the Man,” the Monogram outdoor drama at and directed by R. N. Bradbury. ) ioeae eee ae Theatre, in which Tom Keene battles his opponent on the edge Others in the cast include Betty Compson, Billy Bletcher, James of a thousand foot precipice. Sheridan, Ed Parker, Bob McKen d aes Two Col. Cut zie and Merle McCormic. Original thal abe = or Mat No. 4 screenplay was written by Robert Emmett. HAPPY FADEOUT | California Cowhands Appear In “God’s Country and the Man” ‘vhe cowboys seen in Monogram’s \thriiuing acuon drama, ~God’s Country and the Man” starring “LOM KEENE ANA AUC eecccccsccccsseesceerececreeeessee at TM Gsroctarsereceateccecsnstcevenstontzessts ‘1heatre are not tne much publicized “drug store” cowboys but real cowhanus from Mammoth Lake, California. wiammoth Lake is approximately 400 miles trom Hollywood and It was there in this beautiful country of the tall trees that **God’s Country and the Man” was made. More “God’s Country and the Man,” at |than titty cowpunchers were hired TH (La roe Re RE Theatre, stars Tom for the thrilling riding sequences in Keene and Charlotte Henry in a story |tne Monogram picture. ‘hese horseof the early west when men faced |inen are considered the best riders eae dangers for the women they |! California. oved. There’s action and plenty of it panera a Z : E . sie aeons 2 ae This is the first of a series of in this exciting Monogram western. Meebo diainas. that cKeene . will make for Monogram. ‘he story concerns the search by Keene for a ‘gang of bandits responsible for the death of his father. With the aid of a dance-hall entertainer, the gang are tricked into coming to PROGRAM SPOTS the town and are rounded up by Keene with the assistance of the Northwest Mounted Police. One Col. Cut or Mat No. 6 Betty Compson, popular actress, makes her comeback in this picture Country and the Man,” starring in the role of Roxy, the entertainer. Tom Keene. — Others in the cast include Charlotte Henry, Charles King, Jr., Billy Bletcher, James Sheridan, Ed Par During the making of Monogram’s |\ker, Bob McKenzie and Merle “God’s Country and the Man,” Tom |McCormic. Keene, the star, saved the life of a : ten year old boy whose canoe turned R. N. Bradbury directed and also over in Mammoth Lake, California. acted as associate producer on the production. The original screenplay was written by Robert Em Betty Compson, seen in Monomett. TOM KEENE BUYS FILM PROPS “God's Country and the Man” Star Purchased Indian Pottery in Picture from Studio Property Department vom Keene, who plays the lead| ing role in the fast moving Monogram historical western, ‘‘God’s Country and the Man,’ buys props from each of the action dramas in which he appears. When he was played in ‘“God’s Country and the Man? due... PUP GL Leen ests pitenicciccersiereaes ‘Theatre, Keene spotted ancient Indian pottery and immediately purchased it from the property department of the studio. he eventual result of Keene’s collecting activities will be shown in his new trophy room that he is building in his home. ‘his Monogram western concerns the search by Keene for the man who killed his father. With the aid of a dance hall girl, the man is finally found and he and his gang are wiped out by Keene with the aid of the Northwest Mounted Police in a thrilling climax. Betty Compson, who was considered one of the biggest feminine stars, fifteen years ago makes her comeback in this film of the early west. Renowned for her ability as a violinist, Miss Compson plays the role of the fiddle-playing dance hall owner. Others in the cast of ‘“God’s Country and the Man” are Charlotte Henry, Charles King, Jr., Billy Bletcher, James Sheridan, Ed Parker, Bob McKenzie and Merle McCormic. R. N. Bradbury acted as director and producer. The original story was written by Robert Emmett. gram’s “God’s Country and the Man,” starring Tom Keene, and at Tom Keene, currently starring in Monogram’s “God’s Country and GhesMian2) tates Care rerscnccccacin Thea tre, unlike most people, who beThe Three Musketeers were piklieve one horse show trophy is|ers compared with Tom Keene in enough luck, has a collection of |his new starring vehicle for Monhundreds. ogram, “God’s Country and the Man” now at the... Theatre. This stirring western rips wide the pages of Montana history to provide a new setting for Keene’s first outdoor drama for Monogram. One room of his home is used to house the enormous collection. The walls and ceiling are covered with them and in one corner is a large oak cupboard which holds about fifty of these cups. For this production, R. N. Brad Others seen in the cast of this |bury, the producer and_ director, thrilling outdoor drama_ include |took the entire troupe to Mammoth Betty Compson, Charlotte Henry. |Lake, California, amongst the tall Charles King, Jr., Billy Bletcher, |trees for authentic background. James Sheridan, Ed Parker, Bob|More than fifty real cowpunchers McKenzie and Merle McCormic. | were hired to ride in the picture. R. N. Bradbury directed from the |These cowboys from upper Calioriginal screenplay by Robert Em-j| fornia are reputed to be the best mett. horsemen in the state. |G even ae Sacer ener res heatre, was a cone eee violinist when Pee years old. Montand Provides Colorful Background for Western The story concerns Keene’s search for a gang of outlaws responsible for the death of his father. With the aid of a dance hall entertainer, Roxy, Keene traps the leader of the band and in a thrilling fight to the finish hurls him down a mountain. The band is wiped out with the aid of the Northwest Mounted Police. Others in the cast of the feature includes Betty Compson, who plays Roxy, Charlotte Henry, Charles King, Jr., Billy Bletcher, James Sheridan. Ed Parker, Bob McKenzie and Merle McCormic. Bradbury directed from the original screenplay by Robert Emmett. Bert Longenecker photographed the production. Tom Keene Scores In New Outdoor Action Drama “God's Country and the Tice Sgn | Re re Theatre Strong Story of West, Replete with Thrills and Entertainment (REVIEW ) Smashing action, fast riding and an unusually strong cast mark -God’s Country and vhe Man,” the western picture which opened last HDL A Typha LNG cs sscaneesesssecrsereeoveeteetes ‘yheatre. 1om Keene, star of the picture, is one of the best of the western stars, being able to ride like a real westerner, tight like a man and act ito the bargain. Also, the horse he rides is a honey. Able Cast With Keene in the cast are Charlotte Henry, whose performance of a sweet, girlish role is up to her usual standard, Betty Compson, well-known dramatic actress, and Charles King, Jr., familiar to western fans as a menace. ‘he story of “God’s Country and the Man” concerns the bringing to justice of a tough character who has killed a man in a_ hold-up. United in the search are Keene, whose father was killed, and Betty Compson, whose deserting lover is the murderer. They accidentally find a vein of gold which makes them both rich. With her share, Compson, an erstwhile dance hall entertainer, builds a dance hall which she topes will attract Gentry, the murderer. Eventually, her plan works, and Keene is able to get the man who was responsible > for the death of his father, though Compson loses her life in the scuffle. Exceptional Scenery The picture moves along at a nice pace and affords some pleasant characterizations. The scenery, combining mountains and plains, is exceptionally beautiful, and the photography does it full justice. R. N. Bradbury, veteran producer of Westerns, directed “God’s Country and the Man” from an original screenplay by Robert Emmett. | HERE I AM, FOLKS | It's Tom Keene, famous cowboy star, who appears on the screen of the util peatre in “God's Country and the Man,” a_ thrilling outdoor drama of the early days of the west. One Col. Cut or Mat No. 5 De Mille Discovered Tom Keene Framed on the wall of his ranch in Hidden Valley, California, Tom Keene, star of Monogram’s “God’s Country and the Man,” has a frayed studio pass made out to the name of George Duryea. That was Tom’s name in the old days when Cecil B. DeMille discovered him and starred him after his work as Lina Basquette’s leading man in “Godless Girl.” His current production, “God’s Country and the Man” is now playing at I Gete eate tiavtetaetanstae Theatre. Others in the cast of the feature include Betty Compson, Charlotte Henry, Charles King, Jr., Billy Bletcher, James Sheridan, Ed Parker, Bob McKenzie and Merle McCormic. R. N. Bradbury directed from the original screenplay by Robert Emmett.