Niles Essanay Silent Film MuseumNiles Essanay Silent Film Museum Average User Rating: (0 votes, add your vote or comments) The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is located a short distance from San Jose in Fremont in the historic district of Niles. The museum preserves artifacts relevant to film making in the area when, in 1912, Essanay Studios was at the height of its movie making fame. The studio, owned by Broncho Billy, made famous movies of the time starring Charlie Chaplin, Wallace Berry, Chester Conklin and Ben Turpin. Many cowboy adventures were filmed through Niles Canyon and along the main streets of Niles. The museum sponsors the annual Niles Silent Film Festival. Top of PageDo you know of a Place that should be included here? Please Suggest a place in the appropriate category. |
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