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Streetscape with view of vertical marquee sign attached to flat-faced building, reading, Univer…
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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  • University Theatre, Bloor Street West, north side, between Bellair Street and Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario
FormatPicture
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".
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115409F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyEast-west streetBloor Street West
GeographyNeighbourhoodYorkville
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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