Silent Era : Theaters

Poppy Theatre Rex Theatre Gem Theatre Gaiety Theatre
Address	3117 16th Street
Opening Night Seating Capacity	unknown
Original Theater Owner	Philip H. Doll
Original Theater Architect	unknown
Years of Operation	Opened 1912
Type of Musical Accompaniment	unknown
Current Status	Operating
The Poppy Theatre was built by San Francisco jeweler Philip H. Doll. During the remainder of the silent era, the theater was known by a series of names: the Rex Theatre, the Gem Theatre and the Gaiety Theatre. In 1933, the theater was rechristened the Roxie Theatre, by which the venue is known today. References: Additional information provided by Tom Mayer.