AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1928, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYB PICTURES. TIIK HKD RAIDERS ’’--TO-NIGHT “ Tlie Red Raiders,” is a j><>w«*rful historical western drama of. Lhe pro Civil War hostilities between (lie army and savage. Indians. Starring Ken .Maynard, the* dashing western hero. Lite now western represents the inns! interesting ol' the series produced Ip. the Charles K. Rogers company io First National. The story was adapt ed by .Marion .Jackson from her ow: work, “The White Horse Troop,” an is laid in the wastelands of Montan whore, two Indian tribes menaced Unlives of pioneers who sought to settle there in IHIO. AI Rogers, whose directing of .Maynard’s previous western advanced this star to the leaders of his type, wits at the megaphone in the new western. Maynard has the role of Lieutenant Scott, assigned to the .Military Kort in the Indian hotbed, the scones of which were utilized to form the piftluresrpie region of Lodge Crass, Montana, site of two Indian reservations,' The story involves the attempts of .rebel Indians to wage war against the settlers, and the mtervcnl ion ol the I’.S. Cavalry to restore peace. 11 was taken, -from a. true chapter of American history which witnessed the first. Indian reservation established by .the government, and the events preceding this move, Ann Drew, the charming young actress who gained recognition overnight alter a year in pictures, has the.leading lominino role opposite Maynard. Raul liurst. veleran screen character comedian, has a prominent part, and others in important' roles include Harry Bhutan, Hal Slater, Tom May, J.R. Never was plot thicker nor suspense tighter than at the end ol lasi week’s showing of the big railroad serial. “ Whispering Smith Rides,” at the Ri-incess Theatre. Falsely accused of murder by the (.unlock Hole gang. I lie hero, impersonated by Wallace MacDonald, was trying desperately to defend himself against a blood-thirst v mob intent upon lynching him. At this moment the episode came to an end and (lie excited fans were com polled to wait for the next chaptei which will he shown on I’Tiiln.v. _ In this chapter, which is entitled "I rapped.” the forces of evil are very busy adding forgery to manslaughter while the dashing MacDonald shows fabulous speed in Ids frantic attempts ai frustrating the designs of the unscrupulous gang. A double thrill conies when a runaway locomotive upon which a gun light is lining staged, races madly towards the scene'of a great strike riot.