Charline McCombs Empire Theatre is a performing arts venue in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

Thomas Brady hired Mauran, Russell & Crowell, an architectural firm from St. Louis, to design the theater.

Brady ensured that the theatre utilized state-of-the-art lighting system, acoustics, motion pictures and stage equipment.

The theatre's walls were decorated with ornamental medallions and intricate paintings with 23-carat gold leafing.

Hollywood's biggest stars, Charlie Chaplin, Lon Chaney and Mae West, visited the place to promote their films.