Historic Victoria Advertisements – Movies & Theater 1910-1919

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, here is an 1919 advertisement for the Variety Theater feature of The Wild Strain, starring Nell Shipman (1892-1970), a Victoria born actress who became a pioneering actress, writer, producer and animal trainer in Hollywood.

1919 advertisement for the Variety Theater, 1600 Government Street. The feature is The Wild Strain, starring Nell Shipman, who was born in Victoria.

1919 advertisement for the Variety Theater, 1600 Government Street. The feature is The Wild Strain, starring Nell Shipman, who was born in Victoria.

Here are some websites with more information on Nell Shipman (1892-1970):

The Variety Theater, originally built in 1913 as the Kinema Colour Theatre, is still standing at 1600 Government Street.

1600 Government Street, originally built in 1913 as the Kinemacolour Theatre.

1600 Government Street, originally built in 1913 as the Kinemacolour Theatre.

 

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