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Show Friday. March 18, 1927 THE OGDEN POST AT TIIE SLAVE MARKET Greatest Theatrical Merger in History One of the greatest theatrical ai i motion picture merger; in the h: tory of the country being unici formation in New York, according t the advices carried it, theatrical a well as the daily papers. The conipa1) which will have a capital stock : $ "000.000, U00 is composed of t!-- Keith-Alhe- 3 Interesting Stories About Screen Stars s.T: v., . Distributors company, known as ti motion pictures company. Tin1 banking interots involved in the c. :n pany are Balir A company. Men i! Lynch company and Jeremiah Milba il, The company will control over ITi'o theatres in the United States fron. wh.ch the product of their picture e will be shown. concom- panies. - Tier m i- r- iiTli JJohUQua lors, Vlo4 Dtna &JjrC lever Which comes to Oipheum for four days beginning Sunday. Milton Sills in the role of a regal ter awaiting the arrival of some good derelict, sloshing his beautiful uni- Samaritan who will assist him to his hard-wo- n decorations feet and direct him to his home. form and Worse yet, he has just misapproabout in the filth of a Paris gutnovelthe of a large sum of his embassys one is promised priated ter, his funds, and been grimly invited by his The Silent Lover, ties in which nations ambassador to rid the world newest starring vehicle, comes to the Orpheura theatre next of his presence with a revolver shot. Instead, he vanishes, joins the Sunday. As Count Pierre Tornai, charge French Foreign Legion in Africa, and d'affaires of the mythological Bal- wins back the captaincy of his soul kan kingdom of Molatvia, Sills is dis- and a beautiful girl in the midst of g skirmishes covered, at the opening of the story, a series of in a most undiplomatic position against the turbulent Riff tribesmen drunk, in fact, and sprawled in a gut of Morocco. hair-raisin- Drama, Pathos and Laughs Abound In Risky Business Improved Skooter Ordered For White City Park The plunge from thrills and comedy to sheer drama the sort that makes one hold ones breath is the cinematic combination which makes the nerves of the most jaded or bored screen audience tingle. That is why there is a breathless thrill for film fans who see MRisky Business, Vera Reynolds latest starring vehicle which will be on view at the Egyptian theatre next Thursday. The clever work of Beulah Marie Dix, who adapted the film story from Charles Bracketts Saturday Evening Post serial, Pearls Before Cecily, and Alan Hale, who directed the film created many thrills and much comedy throughout, but at the climax of the story theres a punch that is a art. masterpiece of the CeWhen pampered, luxury-lovin- g rewith the to cornea face face cily alities of life in a house shes stumbled into on a walk home in the darkness when she" battles shoulder to shoulder for the life of a child shes broken her engagement with him there's real drama! An excellent cast was chosen for the supporting roles. Kenneth Thomson, young leading man of the stage, is seen opposite Miss Reynolds in his first camera role; Ethel Clayton, Zasu Pitts, Louis Nath-eauWard Crane. George Irving and Louise Cabo also bear important dramatic and comedy burdens. The production was photographed by James Diamond. thrill-make- rs That Ogden will have in the White City Ganlens, an amusement park that will compare favorably with any of the uptodate resorts in the country, waa the statement during the week of Harman W. Peery, the manager. Ue announced that the order had been placed for one of the largest rides in the country. This ride he said would r, be the manufactured by Lusse Brothers of Philadelphia and the kind used in more than 100 amusement parks of the country. The skooter ridea are proving the greatest of all park rides. Several other rides and consessions will be ordered for delivery to the park for installation before the summer season begins. auto-skoote- Fifteen skooters, ten double-seateand five single seaters have been ordered. They will be in bright colors and are said to be of the latest type of construction The Lusse Brothers have put in operation more than 2,000 skooters during the past four years. This skooter was officially en rs dorsed by the contention of the National Association of Amusement Parks, at Chicago recently. Some of the parks using this skooter are the Ocean Park, Calif., pier: following: Lincoln Park, Iais Angeles; Glen Echo Park, Washington, D. C.; Thompson Park, New York; Kockaway Park, Island; Galveston Texas, Park; Lakeside Park, Denver Colo.; Paxtang Park, Harrisburg, la.; Woodsidc Carlina Philadelphia; Baltimore, Md.; Dreamland Park, Newark, N. J.; Shellpot Park, Delaware; Memorial Park, Williamsport Pa., and more than So other parks of the country. The skooter is the original flat ride with positive steering cars, approved by the owners of many parks. The ng Whispering Smith, II. Dc Millea "The Volga Boatman," Her Man O'WHr" and The Clinging Vine. Dcrclys perdue, a former ballet dancer and one time screen star, has leturned to flicker allegiance fur at least one picture. She will support. Fred Humes in the first of his Western series for next year. He will make right in all. The first one is entitled The Empty Saddle. It is being directed by Rex Taylor. Ollier members of the cast include Wilbur Mack, Willium H. Bainbridge, Fee Wee Holmes, lien Corbett inf Scotty Mat I raw. Uni-vers- al R03LRT LDtSON (IV Mille Featured Flayer) Kohert Edesun is an actor by heredity. Born in New York, his theatrical education began practically as soon as he eou'd walk and lulk, for his father, George R. Edeson was a prominent stage manager and actor. ATlTHaORRHEUfyf BIG ACTS Will-mingto- uc-to- r 5 5 TWO BIG FEATURES The World's Funniest Comedian of (he Funniest Picture. in a Re-issu- e shock-absorbi- ng Lyceum Theater bp-pare- nt Stampede Returns Mannequin conditions -- AND Frances Renault The Slave of Fashion The Trap STARTING SUNDAY H c riINN M Little Cecil WEDNESDAY Ask Her Anything! Richard Dix and Lois x, Ml( NT years pivinu, the lutter in important featured rolel, The fall of the Neithof Which IV Mille also made a p:cturi..,tion starring Edeson. Mr. Edeson's varied stage experience has also taken him into brief vuude-rill- e II is first motion engagements. Park. Although Robert Edeson did not make his stage dehut until he was nineteen, he lived in an atmosphere of the stage throughout his childhood, and wlicn his career us an began in 1887, at the lark theatre in Brooklyn, N. Y., with "Fascination," he was admirably schooled in the technique of the profession. At the time, he was general construction of the car is so treasurer of the Dark theatre. The simple and well made as to its few leading man fell ill suddenly, and the working parts, that it can be easily management exjicrienced considerable handled. The cars are provided with finding a man to fill his Timken roller bearings, and set low difficulty place on such short notice. A friend with the rubber tire wheels. Most of bet Edeson one hundred dollars that the fun with the skooter is due to the he wouldnt the part. Edefact that each car ia provided with a son took the understudy the bet, with played large solid rubber bumper, which en- amazing success, and won part not only tirely circles the car. This gives the hundred dollars but the admiration thorough protection. of the Brooklyn audiences, as well. In The entire steel body design, with its the thirty-odd eventful which elegant finish and the seating ar- have passed sinee his firstyears apiienrance rangement, immediately appeals to both young and old, as an inviting luxury of comfort. It makes the adult feel and appear as youngsters, and gives the feeling to little ones that they are great masters handling a powerful machine, with all its SATURDAY escapes and thrills, yet in absolute safety to themselves and others. Jack Iloxio in The parka of the nation that have Wild Horse used these skooters, have handled and . pleased millions of patrons, during the operating seasons, without injury or The skooter is the complaint. SUNDAY popular ride of the amusement parks and has been the largest repeater" Bert Lytell ami Billie of any ride. This car, built luxuDove in riously like a small automobile, fairly skoots over the surface of the floor Lone Wolf and is almost an instantaneous hit with the patrons, young and old. MONDAY The skooter for the White City Warner Baxter and gardens will occupy a hall 60 feet in width and 80 feet in length. The conAlice Joyce in struction work upon this building will as soon as the weather begin will permit and will be ready Its a Paramount. for the opening of the summer park season. TUESDAY Log Chaney in Park, well-kno- JOHN Kdt-soi- i Highroad," "Eves Leuven," Cecil picture was The Girl 1 Behind Me," and save for an occasional return to the stage, he has leen prominently associated with the screen fur the past few years. Among his more "The Youkon Trail" by William Mc-- I recent screen successes are: The .eod Rnine, which will go into proTen Commandments." Don't (all It duction ut Universal Lily next week. Love," "Feet of Clay," Triumph." Inis been changed in title to The "The Golden Bed," "Men. Hell's Eternal Silence.' Peers' Egyptian theatre of Ogden has tract with the IVMillo and Pathe l la-ti- Iathe Exchange and the Produccis studios Miiriv-- un circuit. Oipheum circuit. e rt Kilcsiiii ha U'tii in if plays, prominent among them - Eli,. Little MmisliT. '"Soldiers ..f I'm tun.'," "Stionghiart." (in n scieui wirinn of which entitled l!ra licait" (Veil B. De Mill lately starred Rod I a Unique in the rule hud M'.ude famous over twenty j,,JS Wilson in MARIE Let's Get Married Medini Four H THURSDAY Mack & Tempest The Dude Desperado Nataline ' Kingston, beautiful Cali- fornia girl, who has been showing treat promise in motion pictures late-- y has been selected for the leading which feminine role in Bayo-Nut- s, Frank Griffin ia producing for First National. M M and Lester & Irving On the Threshold FRIDAY Harry Langdon expects to complete work on his latest First National feature comedy, very Long Pants, shortly. After the picture is cut and titled, the star and his manager, William H. Jenner, will make a flying trip to New York, New England and several Southern states, the entire trip to consume about five weeks. DOUBLE FEATURE BILL Alberta Vaughan in The Collegiate Lefty Flynn in Mulhalls Great Catch Opposite Utah's Most Magnificent Hotel the Bigelow 'Pateiicture ALSO MAYNARD in TIIE UNKNOWN CAVALIER KEN Matinee for the Kiddies Tomorrow, Starting Big At One o'Clock. Tuesday and Wednesday White City Gardens Leo Maloney DANCING Every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday to JACK PASSEYS GREATER BAND Ogdens Ace of Orchestra Prominence Get Ready for Our Big Spring and Summer Opening Dancing Every Night Except Sunday and Monday VICTOR HEERHAN, MUROPOutan pictures CORPORATION in as this alluring: woman dis-- 1 covered when her husband's best friends sought to win her smiles. He laughed at his wifes protests, hut when she took the bit in her teeth, she The Man From Hardpan traveled a dangerous road to Heres victory, while he an amazing comedy you'll heartily enjoy. t mw LIP STICKS OFTEN MAKE LIPS STICK, - All First Runs Added Features Comedy : Latest Iathe News Gene Halliday Big Wurlitzer. Bill Grimm's Progress, at the POWER. 0GDE NO RAISE IN PRICES! INSIST that the Used Car you buy With Ralph Graves, Margaret Livingston and Lou Teilegen. IS PAINTED The McLaughlin Way! 3 Sunday and Monday THEATRE Lightning Lariats Opposite Magnificent Bigelow Hotel Thursday, Friday and Saturday |