These days, it is common to see messages playing across the cinema screen that remind us to put our mobile phones on the silent mode—however, the cinema etiquette of earlier days was quite different.
These interesting posters from 1912 show us some rules from the past that had been instilled into movie-goers at that time.
While some still applies in our modern era—like keeping quiet and remaining seated during the movie—others can now come across as amusing, such as applauding only with your hands.
Check out some of these posters below, and head over here for the full gallery.
[via Visual News, images via Library of Congress]