The artwork titled “Children lined up at entrance to Casino Cinema” was created by Ben Shahn in 1935. It belongs to the Social Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of photography. The artwork captures a moment outside the Casino Cinema, where a group of children is gathered at the entrance, possibly anticipating the excitement of a movie screening. The scene is framed by the cinema’s façade, which features posters advertising the next attraction and the show playing that night. The structure’s architectural details and signage provide a historical context, highlighting the social and cultural environment of the era. The photograph emphasizes the children’s collective eagerness and the sense of community in an urban setting during the early 20th century.
