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Silent era cinema lore weaves through Russell's Bijou history
The account chronicles the Bijou Theatre in Russell from early 1913 roots with owner Pred Vineau and C. J. and a player piano, through successive managers, introduction of talkies in 1936, multiple owners, and recent operators leading to a new theatre projectionist in 1945, with names like W. J. Doig Estate and Mrs Peebles appearing.
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Motion Picture
Pred Vineau
C. J
W. E. Fenton
Jas. Rosswad
Pred Gibbs
Babe Maher
Yorkie
Fenton
Bechler Bros
Melville
Baldwin Bros
Mr. Camron
Andy O'Neill
R. C. Smellie
Russell
J. Greives
Rivers
Jack Tivy
W. J. Doig
Mrs. Peebles
Dauphin