The Library of Congress has a fascinating series of vintage movie theatre “etiquette” posters from 1912. At the time, films were silent as movies with sound didn’t become prevalent until the late 1920s. Sadly, a September 2013 report by the United States Library of Congress announced that a total of 70% of American silent films are believed to be completely lost.

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912

Movie Theatre Etiquette Posters from 1912
via Library of Congress