LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper-Reese Community Theatre’s Classic Movie Series will feature the John Ford classic film “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
The film will be shown at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre, 275 St. Main St. in Lakeport. Donations are gratefully accepted.
For the matinee showing, doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the show starting at 1 p.m.
For the evening showing, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film starting at 6 p.m.
Released in 1962 and shot entirely in black and white, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” stars John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Lee Marvin and Vera Miles.
Ransom Stoddard (Stewart) becomes famous for shooting the notorious outlaw, Valance (Marvin), and is later elected to the Senate.
Years later, as he's returning for the funeral of his old friend Tom Doniphon (Wayne), Stoddard tells the truth about the shooting.
Popcorn, candy, soda, water and coffee will be available for purchase.
The Classic Movie Series runs on the second Tuesday of every month. The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.
Films scheduled during the rest of the year include “Dracula” on Oct. 8; “Operation Petticoat” on Nov. 12; and “Babes in Toyland” on Dec. 10.
Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com , or call 707-263-0577 to see what other classics are coming up.