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Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 494-1411
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Fremont
Type: Speciality Museums
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- 28 Mar 2013
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Montclair, VA
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81 reviews 81 reviews
7 attraction reviews
134 helpful votes 134 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

If you are in the East Bay area and looking for something to do, take a short drive towards Fremont to visit Niles and its silent movie museum. The museum is on the site of the old Essanay film studio; the movie home of the first cowboy film star, Bronco Billy Anderson, and Charlie Chaplin. It's time well spent if... More

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Livermore, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

My family and I make going to this place a nice tradition they're open every week and even on events like the super bowl (for people that don't watch it). It's a fun place to hang out and watch old films.

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Fremont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

The entire staff is very knowledgeable about Niles and its film industry times. Very interesting information provided and VERY interesting pictures for Niles prior to becoming a District of Fremont.

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Oregon
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7 attraction reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We purchased advance tickets via their website to attend the Comedy Short Subject Night. Other than the receipt from Paypal, we didn’t get any confirmation or instruction when/how to get the ticket. We arrived at 6:45pm for 7:30pm showing. The museum (theater) was closed and the sign said the door will open at 7pm. About 20 people were congregated by... More

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SF, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

I've been on their mailing list for years. When I did attend, I met Charlie Chaplin's daughter Jane. What a very complete experience. They are so commited, so enthusiastic and so well prepared. You know you are falling in with some true film enthusiasts and experts. A high quality group! (I visited years ago, but can't get the date to... More

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Fremont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

This is the only place of it's kind that I know of. You can see the silents and recognize where some of them were made -- right on the street where the museum is. And downtown Niles has not changed much since then. Great to do in combination with a ride on the Niles Canyon Railroad and lunch at Bronco... More

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