On the set of The Social Buccaneer 1916 Universal Pictures “This was Chinese Street on the Universal Studios backlot. It was used in the production of The Social Buccaneer.” That handwritten note on the back of this original photograph tells the story. Captured here is director Jack Conway standing on the left, while star J. Warren Kerrigan stands center in conversation with a cast member on Universal’s Chinese Street set. This is early backlot world building more than a century ago at Universal Pictures. Full scale facades, practical props, natural light. The foundation of what would become one of the most famous studio lots in the world. Street sets like this evolved over decades and became part of Universal’s legendary backlot history. Preserving moments like this matters. #SilentFilm #UniversalPictures #FilmHistory #BacklotHistory #ChineseStreet universalstudioslot universalpictures