AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. "THE DANGEROUS GAME ” TO-NIGHT. A holder of eliainpoinsliip title of the annual Pendleton Round-up, Pete Morrson, star of the Lariat Production, “ The Dangerous Game,” which conies to the Prnicess Theatre to-night, is recognised as one of the greatest riders in America. Horn in Harris, Colorado, and educated in Harris and Denver, -Morris has spent his whole life in the west, most of it prior to his entrance into pictures, on the range. In addition to his title won at Pendleton, helms won prizes all over the world at rodeos and round-ups, notably at Sheepshead Hay, New York. He is equally able at riding, roping, shooting and bull-dogging steers, and aside from these difficult stunts of the range, is one of the screen best all-round athletes. He entered motion pictures soon after .winning the Pendleton title, starting his film career as a stunt rider at the old Ince-Triangle studios, as

one of the first movie " Stunt Men.” He next starred in a series of two-reel western production for Universal several years ago and was also featured in “ The Ghost City," a serial produced by the same company. He is now under long-term contract to .Joseph .1, Sameth, president of Lariat Productions, and through a contract signed recently between that producer 'and Universal, all of Morrison’s present western features arc released through the latter organisation. “ The Dangerous Game,” is Morrison’s fourth production for Universal and in it, Morrison lias excellent opportunity to demonstrate his amazing ability to perform feats of daring and skill. “ The Dangerous Game ” was directed by Joseph Franz, from the story by George O. Jenks, which was adapted to the screen by Frank Bcresl'ord. The supporting cast includes Dolores Gardner, Lew Meehan, James Welsh, J. I’. Hockney, Bess Carling and others.