San Francisco Film Preserve: Silent Era Film Exchanges of the Tenderloin Online
During the silent era, the Tenderloin neighborhood in the heart of San Francisco was a thriving hub of film culture, and was home to many film exchanges. These exchanges provided films for all of the movie theaters lining Market Street in that period.
This presentation by San Francisco Film Preserve Executive Director Kathy Rose O’Regan will discuss the history of these film exchanges within the context of the history of the Tenderloin itself, and their relation to San Francisco’s long and fruitful film heritage — with a few tantalizing tales of the district’s less savory history thrown in for good measure!
This program will take place over Zoom. Registration is required.
- Date:
- Monday, March 16, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Work Unit:
- Adult Services
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Film/Gaming
Program Disclaimer
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Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.