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Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and its collection
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The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is situated in the historic district of Niles, within the city of Fremont, California. The museum is housed in the Edison Theater, a century-old Nickelodeon movie theater. This location is just half a block away from the former site of the Niles Essanay Studios, where famous silent film stars like Broncho Billy and Charlie Chaplin made films in the 1910s.
Collection and Archives
The museum is home to a vast collection of Motion Picture equipment and related artifacts. It also boasts an archive of about 10,000 Silent Films. This extensive collection provides a unique insight into the history and evolution of silent cinema, making it a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Film Screenings
The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly hosts film screenings, bringing classic silent films back to life on the big screen. These screenings take place in the museum's theater, the Edison Theater, which provides an authentic cinematic experience with its vintage ambiance and traditional projection equipment.