Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is more than a repository of photographs, posters, books and artifacts.

It is a resource for all facets of silent film making, from their planning and production to their presentation. Located in Fremont, California, the Museum offers a way to rediscover America’s movie pioneers, and see their remarkable work in an authentic setting - a theater where Charlie Chaplin and Broncho Billy Anderson saw themselves and their contemporaries on the screen. This museum keeps the spirit of silent films alive. Check out our channel to see films from our collection, interviews, recorded symposiums and more!

The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. Visit nilesfilmmuseum.org for show times and more information.