Silent Era : Theaters

Society Theatre Broadway Theatre
Address	Broadway at John Street (NW corner)
Opening Night Seating Capacity	400
Original Theatre Owner	unknown
Original Theatre Architect	unknown
Years of Operation	Opened 8 December 1911 Operated 1911 through at least 1925
Type of Musical Accompaniment	Three-piece orchestra
Current Status	Operating as a retail business space
The Society Theatre initially opened its doors under the management of George W. Ring to present two “song specialties”, two scenic films, two Biograph comedies, the Selig comedy Old Billy (1911), and Vitagraph comedy-drama An Aeroplane Elopement (1911). From the beginning, the Society utilized two Powers No. 6 motion picture projectors to avoid rethreading delays. In the early 1920s, the venue was renamed the Broadway Theatre. At some time, the Broadway exterior was remodeled and was given the curved entryway that can still be seen today. References: FilmYearBook-1926 p. 590 : Cinema Treasures website.