Jules Mastbaum

Jules Ephraim Mastbaum (July 7, 1872 – December 8, 1926) was a Philadelphia movie theater magnate and philanthropist. He donated the Rodin Museum and its collection to the city of Philadelphia. His daughter, Peggy Solomon, was a bridge champion.

Biography Mastbaum was born to a Jewish family in Philadelphia in 1872, the son of Fannie (née Ephraim) and Levi Mastbaum. He attended public schools and the Central Manual School, earning a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in Finance.

Personal life Maustbaum was married to Etta Wedell Mastbaum, the daughter of Rachel P. Lit who founded the original store that became Lit Brothers; they had three daughters: Louisette "Billie" Mastbaum Wolf Dickson, Margery "Peggy" Mastbaum Solomon, and Elizabeth Mastbaum.

Mastbaum was a member of Congregation Mikveh Israel and eulogized at his funeral by the synagogue's clergy, Dr Leon Elmaleh. Mastbaum was interred at Philadelphia's Mt. Sinai Cemetery.

Legacy Donation of the Rodin Museum Jules Mastbaum Vocational/Technical School named after him