Benjamin Franklin 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.

Benjamin Franklin Keith
Keith circa 1909
Born(1846-01-26)January 26, 1846
DiedMarch 26, 1914(1914-03-26) (aged 68)
Breakers Hotel
Palm Beach, Florida
Occupation(s)Vaudevillian theatre owner, film exhibitor
SpouseEthel Bird Chase (1887-?)
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