Haldane of the Secret Service is a 1923 American silent adventure film directed by Harry Houdini. The film stars Harry Houdini, Gladys Leslie, William J Humphrey and Richard Carlyle.
Synopsis – “Heath Haldane (Houdini), son of a detective slain by a gang of counterfeiters, swears vengeance. He rescues a girl (Leslie) from the gang, but is thrown into river by them and left for dead, and escapes. “He rounds them up after many adventures, brings about their arrest, and discovers the leader of the gang is father of girl whom he loves.”
Harry Houdini,(real name Erik Weisz) was an American escapologist, illusionist, magician, pilot and stunt performer noted for his escape acts. Houdini toured Australia and brought along his Voisin biplane with the intention to be the first person to fly in Australia. On Friday, March 18, 1910, following more than a month of delays due to inclement weather conditions, Houdini completed one of the first powered aeroplane flights ever made in Australia. He died at age 52 from Peritonitis.
Doors and Bar open at 11am. Coffee, tea, refreshments and snacks available. Movie screens at 12 noon. No need to book. Get your ticket at the door. $15 for adults and free for kids 13 and under.
Film duration 84 minutes.