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Show Friday, March llt 1927 THE OGDEN POST Michael Strogoff, Mighty Melodrama Conies to the Egyptian Theatre Next Sunday, March 13; This Shows Hattie Scene With More Than Six Thousand Soldiers and Horses Engaged Super-Spectac- le The boundless sii'nio and hy tabular possibilities of the eiiven a.s compared to the material and physical liinitativ.ii of the theatrical stage were never, perhaps, more foriefu! contrasted than in the Universal-Filiie France production of Jules Verne's famous "Michael Strogoff," which comes tu the Kgyptuin theatre on Sunday, March 111. To quote the somewhat flowery, but nevertheless sinccie. language of a famous Paris cinema reviewer witnessing tile initial performance of the picture in that city: NMeagor decorations of the theatre, what are you compared to the ball at the Imperial Court of the Czar; the invasion of the Tartarc. the camp of the Grand Khan, the sm s.n us dancing of the bayaderes in t!: tei.t of Feofvr Kahn, the assult l the countless horde of barbaric tribes-n on the Silurian city of Irkutsk, incirclcd by a burning sheet of mr'tlnt flouting on the surface of the river Ajiguru? What are the limited uutn her of super in the stage presentations of yeurs gone bv compared t the thousands upon thousands of soldiers who defcn-- l with their last breath the city of Tomsk against more thousands of fierce Tartar ca- HIE (.A TE ()E I'avivll Vanities" U m's :inistic cwi produced with an American iVaturi's with the Karl iwiif. 0:: fl' l! o many 1 iv at tl'.e ('rpiir.ips ivi mi-i- night. March i:t. Sun-la- m inelo-dram- a, un m Ku-ia- n valry!" What, indeed? Add to this magnificence and magnitude the further fact that the principal scenes are in full colur, that the acting of the prin- Ivan Moskine, cipals, including Europe's idol of the screen, in the title role, is unsurpassed, and there is left no cause to wonder at the apprehension of the famous theatre director, Max Reinhardt, recently expressed regarding the competition which the motion picture offers to stage dramas. Certainly no lover of the famous old book, "Michael Strogoff, which still retains its popularity After .fifty years' service in book and play form, will hestitate to say that in the coming production he, or she, for the first time, has an adequate conception of the romance, adventures and perils of the "Courier of the Czar," in his dangerous mission across the wastes of far Siberia. It has been well said that in this colossal presentation the ossibilities of his masterpiece have een visualized in a manner that would stagger the mighty imagination of Jules Verne himself. s The smart musical revue, Karl "Vauilies" coming to the Olphcum Sunday right, March 13, with 100 people und 3 carloads of scenery, hail a lung and run in New York nt the lliirl Car-lutheatre. The "Vanities" is the joint work of William A. limy and Clarence Gnkill, the former furnishing the hook and the latter the music. David Bennett is silde for the dances nnd ensembles, and Karle 0. Amend has designed the settings. The entire production was staged under tho personal direction of Karl Car-roll- Youll Sit Hack and Roar Next Thurs., Fri., Sal. s proiq-cruu- WHEN YOU SEE ll TAXI ! TAXI pu The National ltonvd of Kcvk'w has stamped Paramount' "Old Ironsides" as an "exceptional piiture. and has selected "IT" starring Clara How for the photoplay guide of popular entertuimnent films. Lyceum Theater With EDWARD EVERETT HORTON and MARIAN NIXON and ' ALL STAR CAST the laugh-thrillarchiof a tect, a white taxi, and a beautiful girl with the blues. SUNDAY ANI) MONDAY for This Program . HAROLD LLOYD in the Paramount Special erly Mitchell Hall) at 3 and 8 P. M March 12 to 17 , Will Answer Questions of The Ogden Post Readers in These Columns PROF. C. J. COFFMAN The Ogden Post, In accordance with Prof. Coffman opened his series of Its policy of furnishing its readers the of free Chalk Talks on the science best, has secured the services of Prof. The Enumeration, at the Continental C. J. Coffman, of California, to answer Recreation hall, formerly tire Mitchell of its readers. hall, over the Ogden Bakery, at Twen- the questions ENUMERATION COUPON Ycur usual signature L....... Your mailing address Your birthdate and year You need help most in Questions will be answered only for these coupons mailed to this office. ORPHEUM, March 16 . THE GREATEST DRAMATIC SENSATION OF ALL TIME Showing for Two Days. and Grant stKcts, beginning at 3. p. m. Saturday the 12th. Up will continue these Chulk Talks from March 12 to 17 inclusive, twice daily at 3 and 8 p. m. The public is invited free, and the professor will answer some fifty questions" from the platform at each meeting. Anyone may write in to The Post and have personal r general questions answered by using the coupons which will be issued in these columns. Fill out the coupon in your own handwriting. Send them in early. Only the initials will be used in the published answers, but it is required that you sign your usual signature in sending in the coupon. This service is free to all those who use the coupons and the admission to the Chalk Talks is also free. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: R D C How long will we stay in Ogden ? indicate Answer Your numbers that you will stay here until your father has established his new busi ness in the south, about October. M M N Will my brother come home this month? Answer It would require your brother's birth date and name to determine this question, but your own numbers show much joy over company soon, which may indicate your 'mm F H Why do Raymond Griffith in MAIL ORDERS NOW Moot Beautiful CfiEHCER Theatre Fire-pro- Le of We are pleased to announce to our patrons that we have bought a large group of Paramount Pictures, which will be booked os rapidly os possible, according to available dates. Hands Up Its a Paramount. WEDNESDAY Gene Straiton Saturday Porters Story THE THUNDERING HERD LADDIE the Zane Grey story, and featuring Jack Holt, Iois Wilson A big Paramount Special made of Featuring Gene Stratton and David Torrence and Noah Berry. A SEA DOGS TALE THURSDAY Hedda Hooper and Taylor Is a Mack Scnnett Pathecoinedy. Holmes in Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Her Market Value THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE FRIDAY With Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry and Thirty Other Well Known Players. The filming of this picture was a gigantic task, as there were twelve thousand people in the cast. Larry Semon in The Wizard of Oz The picture that Young and Old will want to see. 4 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilililiiiiill OGDEN THEATRE Starts Sunday, March , PINK! ELEPHANTS 13 i ' Is the Comedy. j Wednesday, Thursday and Friday STELLA DALLAS With Ronald Colman and Belle Bennett. Great as a novel! Greater as a Play! ' Greatest as an inspired photoplay! A LOVE SUNDAE Is the comedy in which Alice Day is featured. WE THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PROGRAMS WE HAVE OFFERED IN ANY ONE WEEK. NEXT WEEK: BARBARA WORTH -- mmr Tuesday : Wednesday ART ACORD In a Western Thriller I seem to always fail at things? Answer Because you have not yet found' the thing you will serve the world in. You must pile up enough failures to make a stepping stone to success. Your first real advancement will be this fall. M L Y Will we go to Europe this fsH? Answer The numbers do not indicate that you will get to Europe this year. This is not a fate, however, and can be offset by the right attitude and force on your part. The Earl Carroll "Vanties is due here soon, with Bert Swor, Lou Pow-erDave Chasen, Kenneth Lacjcey. Jack Coyle and Harry Sharpe in the chief comedy roles. William A. Grew, who wrote the book of the "Vanities," pokes fun at "Lifes Mysteries, The Speakeasy," "The Country Hotel," "The Water Tank, ai.d other things the theatre going public is familiar with. SET FREE Thurs. : Fri. : Pleasure De Luxe Dancing To JACK PASSEYS GREATER BAND Sat. TS6 s, A Distinguished Metropolitan Cast SEATS ON SALE FRIDAY Prices: 75c to $2.50, Plus Government Tax o COLONIAL THEATRE TUESDAY brothers return. L L G Can I make a success as a musician? Answer There is every indication of musie in your numbers, but you will be a better director than per former. R O.L Shall I marry the young man I now go with? Answer The numbers shown in the birthdates of both of you indicate that you will very likely marry the young man. With tolerance on the part of both of you, you should be happy. Minna B Who will go with my fath er on his next trip, my eister or my elf? Answer The numbers given do not show either one. A new plan will be worked out. J 0 S Will I hold my present position long? Answer Yon will not hold this po ition more than about June 1, accord ing to yonr numbers. A better one will appear before then. D Ogden-- The Freshman ty-six- th the Continental Hall (Form- PEEBV?L Usual Shivering Spooks The Just How Philosopher Will Give His Free Lectures in car"1 And These Accessories : ANDY GUMP COMEDY LATEST FATIHS NEWS Gene llallidny nt the Wurlitzer Our Gang in 4 wo over. The Masquerade Harnlil Prof. C. J. Coffman ed 'ou a cc,,t a laugh to see this , picture, youd owe us $50 when the whow is NOTR-- If SATURDAY e red-blood- er Tom Tyler in - ! 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