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The silent cinema, a 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies, opened its doors last night at 133 Avenue Rd
The silent cinema, a 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies, opened its doors last night at 133 Avenue Rd

The silent cinema, a 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies, opened its doors last night at 133 Avenue Rd

Date9/15/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: The silent cinema; a 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies; opened its doors last night at 133 Avenue Rd. The opening feature: Don Juan.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0115408F
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