| Hippodrome Theatre |
Photograph: Silent Era image collection. |
| Address |
unknown |
| Opening Night Seating Capacity |
5400
(listed as 4623 in 1919) |
| Original Theater Owner |
unknown |
| Original Theater Architect |
unknown |
| Years of Operation |
unknown (operating in 1915 and 1919) |
| Type of Musical Accompaniment |
unknown |
| Current Status |
unknown |
The Hippodrome Theatre was reputed to be the world’s largest playhouse. The first feature film presented at the Hippodrome Theatre was The Heart of Maryland (1915), based on David Belasco’s play.
References: Variety-19191226 p. 7 : Website-AFI. |
