Essanay Studios
4 expert reviews
“Former movie studio. Charlie Chaplin and Gloria Swanson made movies here.”
– Not For Tourists
Not For Tourists
"Defunct movie studio locale reknown for Chaplin's tenure."
Atlas Obscura
"This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Essanay churned out silent films with soon-to-be household names like WC Fields and Charlie Chaplin...These days, the building belongs to a local college."
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