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Exhibition & Moviegoing In The Silent Era

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About This Project

The Oregon Theater Project provides a historical sketch of movie theaters in Oregon from the beginning of cinema at the end of the 19th century through the "silent era" (1896-1930). The website aims to document the history of moviegoing in Oregon–why people went to the movies, where people watched them, and what people thought about them. Movie theaters were often a vital part of the social and economic life within communities, and movies were available in towns of all sizes throughout Oregon.

Latest Research Posts

Visit a Movie Occasionally: Advertising Slogans

I love the catchy phrases and slogans featured on many theater ads from this time period, as if…

May 12, 2022
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Gem Theater, St Helens

The St. Helens Mist was one of the primary newspaper companies in St. Helens in the early 20th…

May 5, 2022
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