AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. PKTK AIOR It I,SOX AND UOHTXI.X IX “THE DESPERATE GAME.” Ruto .Morrison, supported In' liis "Ikjlo “menagerie,” is tin- .star of “The Desperate Came.’’ the latest Universal western released which conies t<> the Princess Theatre on Wednesday. I In; popular western star is seen with his three trained animals in every picture, and has spent many patient hours training them to obey commands when before the camera. Lightning, his horse is one of the host trained mounts in pictures, and ranks with Scout, .lack Tloxie's steed: Buddy, Art Acord's horse, and the others, as an animal of almost- human intelligence. Duke. Alorrison’s collie doji, is another member of the troupe, and so well-trained is he tlmt the star is often besieged by other producers who want to rent him for use in pictures. The strangest member of the trio of animals, however, is Thunder, a mule of nondescript parentage but of much value as a comedian. Like many a truly great. Thunder is of lowly birth, hut. genius will out. even in a mule, and Thunder is so well trained that he will obey movie direction amost as well as Morrison's highly intelligent dog. “'Hie Desperate Game” is a Lariat production, released through the Universal organisation. The story was written by William .leaks, and adapted to the screen hy Frank ] teres ford. The supoprting cast includes Dolores Gardner, Lee Meehan. .Tames Welsh. .1. P. Loekney. A 1 Richmond. Bess Carling. Milhnrn .Morante. and others. Rovers of animal stories are advised to see this one. The supports include n Topical, Scenic and Comedy.