1916 Advertisement For The Majestic Theatre (now 564 Yates Street)

Historic Victoria Advertisements –

Movies & Theater 1910-1919

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Movies & Theater 1910-1919, here is an 1916 advertisement for the Majestic Theatre feature of Mr. Meeson’s Will, a 1915 silent movie adaptation of the 1888 novel by H. Rider Haggard, starring Florence La Badie.

Also noteworthy is the “COMING!” attraction: Bred In The Bone, starring Dorothy Gish, the younger sister of actress Lillian Gish.

Advertisement for the Majestic Theatre (now 564 Yates Street) in March 1916 (Victoria Online Sightseeing collection)

Here is a photo of 564 Yates Street, formerly the Majestic Theatre, as it appears today.

564 Yates Street, built circa 1861 (photo: Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours)