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Giant hats were the cellphones of the silent movie era

Silent movies were preceded by stern/comic etiquette messages reminding viewers to take off their hats before the show, lest they interfere with other viewers’ enjoyment.

Next time someone laments the “new incivility” of cellphones, show them this and send them to a haberdasher.

Etiquette warnings shown before silent films (1910s)


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