History Buffs, Film Buffs, have we got a find for you! On Saturday June 30th The Julian Historical Society will present two benefit screenings of the 1925 silent film "Galloping On" directed by Richard Thorpe(over 185 films to his credit, before he retired in 1967) and starring the town of Julian.
The film has been brought to us byinternationally-known Film Historian, Collector, Writer, Lecturer, and Filmmaker; Richard M. Roberts who will be introducing the film and leading a discussion after each screening.
The film features actors: Wally Wales (Hal Taliaferro), Jessie Cruzon and Louise Lester. The Story line - "Wally Moore is unjustly convicted of a crime after been framed by circumstantial evidence by town-banker Brown and
outlaw-leader Jack Bowers. After serving his two-year sentence he comes back home to find that his ranch has been foreclosed on by the bank. Wally, protecting Helen, the Sheriff's daughter, from being assaulted by Bowers, once again finds himself behind bars. Bowers and his gang lure the Sheriff and his posse out of town in order to rob the bank. Helen lets Wally out of jail and he pursues the four bandits." (Synopsis by Les Adams). The location of
the town is Julian and its surrounding area!
The Julian Historical Society is offering two screenings - 2pm and 7 pm, with advanced ticket purchases encouraged due to a limited seating capacity at the Julian High School (1656 Highway 78 Julian, CA) in their
multi-purpose room on campus. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door (if available)
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Due to generous donations, by various community members, we will also be offering an old fashioned snack bar with pop-corn, sodas and Root beer floats.
For advanced ticket purchases please contact: Jan Mattias 760 765 4736 or Judy Halliburton 760 765 0436 to make reservations. Checks may be mailed to Julian Historical Society, PO Box 513, Julian, CA 92036
