page_title: Edward L. Hyman
section_title: Prologues
hierarchical_section_title: Edward L. Hyman / Strand theatre (1920-1927) / Musical Novelties / Prologues
caption_attribution_description: English: Prologue from Hyman in Exhibitors Trade Review
context_page_description: Edward Lloyd Hyman was an early twentieth century theatre manager and innovator in the cinema industry.
context_section_description: Before the start of his features, Hyman would often produce an elaborate musical or dance number on stage. Prologues were frequently used in theatrical productions, but it was rare for them to be used in conjunction with motion pictures. His productions were universally liked by his patrons, which caused him to realize the importance of music in his programming. Additionally, many silent films were hard to follow, so the prologues helped explain the plot to the audience. Pictures of his prologues are included below along with original text published in the Exhibitor's Trade Review.
caption: "Edward Hyman, of the Strand, Brooklyn, used only two people and a special drop to prologue "Experience". The scene is a duplicate from the film"
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