LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper-Reese Theater’s Classic Movie Series continues in 2012 with the classic from the Western genre, “High Noon.”

This historic film will be shown Tuesday, March 13, at the Soper-Reese Theatre in Lakeport, with a $5 suggested donation. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film starting at 6 p.m.

This classic western stars Gary Cooper as Marshall 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 who is returning with the express desire to exact his revenge on the Marshall.

Kane's 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 the actual story time shown. The minutes slowly tick off to the show down between the Marshall 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 recently debuted at the theater that runs on the second Tuesday of every month through June of 2012.

Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com , or call 707-263-0577 to see what other classics are coming up.

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 non-profit Lake County Arts Council.

The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to all members of the Lake County community and to visiting tourists.