Kit Carson (1928)

Fred Thomson acquits himself admirably in his "swan song" for Paramount. The story and continuity for this picture were written by Paul Powell, a director who understands story construction. He gives us a new insight into Carson, the pioneer goide, and fits the historical background into the story, rather than the story to the background. Hundreds of Indians are used for atmosphere. The picture deals only with Carson's two romances and has the elemental struggle of strong men for a woman as its basic appeal. Nora Lane again appears as leading woman for Thomson. This time she is the Spanish dancer over whom the men wage war. Dorothy Janis gives a nice performance as the Indian girl. Thomson fans will love this, as it carries the spirit of adventure and conquest.

Photoplay October 1928