pic from Shorpy

[nzcarnerd]

This picture of the Knickerbocker Theatre on Washington DC from October 1917 appeared on Shorpy a few days ago. I was curious about what the car on the right might be. It looks to be a 'sporty' low-built' chummy roadster with unusual head lights.  http://www.shorpy.com/node/5701#comments

[Craig Gillingham]

I think that's a 1917 Cadillac roadster, except the headlamp glasses don't fit. It's got Rudge-Whitworth wheels that Cadillac's had and weren't common on other US cars.

[Leif Holmberg]

As Craig G say,Cadillac 1917 it looks right.

Leif in Sweden.

[Brass is Best]

The headlamp lenses appear to be aftermarket accessory.

[Dave Henderson]

The Knickerbocker theater's roof collapsed under a heavy snow load during show time back when, ('20's?) with tragic results.