- Mar 25 Home of vaudeville, Palace Theatre, opens (NYC) starring Ed Wynn
- May 26 US Actors' Equity Association forms (NYC)
- Jun 12 "Dachshund" by Pathe Freres, early animated cartoon, released
Event of Interest
Dec 16 Charlie Chaplin begins his film career at Keystone for $150 a week
Charlie Chaplin
- Dec 29 1st movie serial "Adventures of Kathlyn" premieres in Chicago