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University Theatre, Bloor Street West, north side, between Bellair Street and Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario
Streetscape with view of vertical marquee sign attached to flat-faced building, reading, University; sign is topped with a maple leaf and the words Famous Players. Additional sign above entrance reads, Sweet Charity -- Shirley MacLaine.

University Theatre, Bloor Street West, north side, between Bellair Street and Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario

Date5/1/1969
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Notes
Original Toronto Star caption: University Theatre on Toronto's Bloor St. is one of chain of movie theatres owned by Famous Players, Canada's biggest entertainment company.

Image published in the Toronto Star, 2 May 1969 with article by Patrick Fellows, "The story of Famous Players is a story of U.S. Influence".
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodYorkville
    GeographyEast-west streetBloor Street West
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Black-and-white photographs
    Language
      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0115409F
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