Grimerlana Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

Glimmerubro It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Derrick Gibbons An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

bsmith5552 The time is 1757, the time of the Seven Years War between Britain and France waging throughout Europe and their colonies in North America.Major Duncan Hayward (Henry Wilcoxen) is dispatched to Albany N.Y. to become second in command to Colonel Monro (Hugh Buckler). As luck would have it, the Colonel has two beautiful daughters. The eldest Alice (Binnie Barnes) and Hayward have a history, however she reject's Hayward's advances. The younger daughter Cora (Heather Angel) is mourning her lover's demise at sea.Col. Monro's troops are ordered to march to defend Fort William Henry in northern N.Y.close to the Canadian border. Renowned trapper and scout Hawkeye (Randolph Scott) and his two Mohawk companions Chingachgook (Robert Barret) and his son Uncas (Philip Reed) accompany the troops. The treacherous Huron Magua (Bruce Cabot) tries to disrupt the march. Hawkeye and Hayward foil Magua's attempts.At the fort, Monro is under siege from French General Montcalm's (William Stack) troops. Monro is forced to surrender and is given assurance by Moncalm of an honorable retreat. Magua however, has other ideas. He incites the Hurons and their allies the Ottawas (had to get that in) massacre the fleeing British soldiers with Magua carrying off the Monro girls as the French troops arrive to quell the massacre.Hawkeye, Hayward and the Mohicans go after the women. In the Huron Village, Magua claims the young Cora as his squaw much to her chagrin. Uncas who had developed a liking for Cora sneaks into the village and rescues her. Alice meanwhile is condemned to be burned at the stake. Hawkeye and Hayward devise a plan whereby one of them (as Hawkeye) will give themselves up in exchange for Alice's release.On the trail, Uncas and Cora meet a tragic end. Chingachgook challenges Magua to a fight to the death. Meanwhile, Hawkeye is rescued by the colonialists. Even though a mutual respect had developed between Hawkeye and Hayward, the latter brings Hawkeye before a Court Martial and...................................................This version of the oft filmed James Fenemore Cooper tale is considered by some of the best of them. Randolph Scott makes a great Hawkeye. He plays well off veteran Cecil B. DeMille hero Wilcoxen. Binnie Barnes is more motherly than heroine. Bruce Cabot makes a dastardly villain. Barret and Reed are sympathetic as the "last of the mohicans". The lovely Angel (aptly named) is the real heroine of the piece. One can see the seeds of American independence a few years hence being sown here. General Moncalm would engage in "The Battle of the Plains of Abraham" in 1759 with British General Wolfe in Quebec which was integral in Canadian history.One of the all time greatest adventure films.

azcowboysingr There have been many films/TV shows made from the Cooper novel, but only 2 really stand out as movies I never tire of watching. This 1936 version, starring Randolph Scott, is one of them. While lacking the majestic beauty of panoramic cinematography that the 1992 version has, it tells the story straight out, with great acting from Randy Scott & his supporting cast. Scott, always the stalwart hero, was never better than as Hawkeye. The director cut no corners, giving the actors whatever they required to make their characters living, breathing, people rather than just cardboard stereotypes as many Hollywood productions did in those early days of sound film. The B/W photography, rather than detracting, actually gives the film a certain historical aspect, as if we are watching a real event through the binoculars of time. I whole-heartedly encourage anyone who hasn't suffered terminal "brain-rot" from the modern crop of "hack-em & slash-em", drugs, sex & rock music, movies, to add this one to their collection of really excellent films!

railyard Although I have never read the book, I have seen several movies about "The Last of the Mohicans" including those that starred Harry Carey, Michael O'Shea (Buster Crabbe as Magua), Steve Forest, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Randolph Scott as Hawkeye (Nathaniel). Also the TV program starring ex-Lone Ranger, John Hart. For me the number one is Randolph Scott. I'm not saying that the others aren't good, but he is my idea of a clean cut, all American hero whom I'd like to have as a friend especially in time of danger. Actor for actor, the 1936 version has the best cast. Nobody is better than Bruce Cabot as Magua and Robert Barrat is the greatest Chingachgook of all, even though neither one is a real Indian. The final fight to the death between the two of them is far superior than that of any other version and Barrat's homage to his dead son Uncas (Phillip Reed) brings me to tears. There is room for all of these versions, and if you can, watch all of them and pick your own favorite.

bikejump Even if it weren't based on a book, this movie would have been horrible, and its worse because it is nothing like the classic book it was based on. I would recommend you read the book, but if all possible, pass by this sad excuse for a movie.1/10