Ohio Goes to the Movies: Emperor of the North
Schedule
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek, OH, United States, Ohio 44681 | Sugarcreek, OH
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Join us for a signature America 250–Ohio event: “Ohio Goes to the Movies.” The museum will host a special screening of the Emperor of the North (1973), a film prominently featuring No. 19.6:30 p.m. – Museum reopens for evening guests.
7:30 p.m. – Departure of No. 19 from the Visitor Center Depot for a short ride to the Roundhouse.
8:30 p.m. – Movie screening begins inside the Roundhouse, with popcorn and drinks available for purchase. Following the film, guests will have the opportunity to view No. 19 on display outside the Roundhouse.
About the film: Emperor of the North is an American adventure-drama film set during the Great Depression. It follows A-No.-1 (played by Lee Marvin), a seasoned and cunning hobo who rides the rails, and his rivalry with Shack (Ernest Borgnine), a ruthless railroad conductor determined to keep hobos off the trains. When a young drifter, Cigaret (Keith Carradine), joins A-No.-1 on a daring journey aboard the “emperor” freight train, the trio engages in a tense, high-stakes battle of wits, endurance, and survival across the harsh, unforgiving railroads of 1930s America. The film explores themes of freedom, resilience, and the clash between authority and the outcasts of society.
Rated PG (Mild Language and Some Violence)
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213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek, OH, United States, Ohio 44681Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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