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The Standard Theatre showcased Philadelphia's most talented black performers and jazz musicians in the early twentieth century. During its peak years (1915–1930), the Standard was one of Philadelphia's most famous and successful black theaters. Its exceptional success can be attributed to its owner, John T. Gibson, a black man who envisioned affordable entertainment for his own race.
