LAKEPORT — The Soper-Reese Community Theater”s Classic Movie Series continues in March with the classic from the Western genre, “High Noon.” This historic film will be shown Tuesday at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film starting at 6 p.m.
This classic western stars Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane from Hadleyville. He is close to retiring from office and going on his honeymoon with new Quaker bride Amy, portrayed by Grace Kelly. His marital plans are disturbed by the arrest of leader of the Miller gang, who is set to arrive on the noon train. Frank Miller is a man he sent to prison years before and is returning with the express desire to exact his revenge on the Marshal. His bride encourages him to leave town, but he is bound by his honor and duty to complete this last task with no help from the other citizens in the town he has protected for so long.
This film is created in “real time” so its 85 minutes corresponds to the actual story time shown. The minutes slowly tick off to the showdown between Marshal Kane and the murderous Miller gang with the arrival of the noon train.
This classic film is considered to be the “landmark” for adult Westerns. The movie won four Academy Award including the best actor award for Gary Cooper and Best Song for the hit, “Do Not Forsake Me, O My Darling,” sung by Tex Ritter.
This special Lake County showing is part of a new Classic Movie Series that runs on the second Tuesday of every month through June. Check the theater”s website, www.soperreesetheatre.com, or call 263-0577 to see what other classics are coming up. Donations will be graciously accepted.
The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons. Run by an all-volunteer organization, the theater operates under the guidance of the nonprofit Lake County Arts Council. The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to Lake County residents and to tourists.
