ENTERTAINMENTS.
KING'S THEATRE, STRATFORD. A special attraction will appear at the King’s Theatre, Stratford, on Friday next, June 10, for one night only, in the Universal-Jewel de luxe photoplay, “The Great Air Robbery,” starring the daring Texan super airman, Lieut. O. Locklear. When on active service Lieut. Locklear pu,t up thrilling stunts that were not looked upon with favor by the military authorities, being considered to be too dangerous. On receiving an honorable discharge from the army Locklear was straightaway engaged by “Universal” to star in the above great photoplay. Fifty planes are used in this great drama, the daring feats of the super airman being photographed from other planes while at a great height in the air. A feature of the drama is the passing from one plane to another bv Lieut. Locklear while at an altitude of 5000 feet. AnQther thriller is the fight between an airship and a pursuing plane: the gunplay in this light is most exciting. There is a splendid cast supporting the star. R.S.A. DANCE. Preparations are well in hand for the R.S.A. dance to bo held in the Town Hall, Stratford, on Friday night It is anticipated that a large number will be present, and all arrangements will be up to the usual high standard.
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Taranaki Daily News, 9 June 1921, Page 3
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