Benjamin Franklin Keith | |
|---|---|
 Keith circa 1909 | |
| Born | January 26, 1846 |
| Died | March 26, 1914 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | Vaudevillian theatre owner, film exhibitor |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Catherine Branley (m. 1873, died 1910)[1] Ethel Bird Chase (m. 1913) |
| Children | A. Paul Keith |
Benjamin Franklin Keith (January 26, 1846 – March 26, 1914) was an American vaudeville theater owner, who played an important role in the evolution of variety theater into vaudeville.[2][3]
- ^ "Benjamin Franklin Keith Bans The Word 'Pants,' Builds A Theatrical Empire". New England Historical Society. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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