Variety Theatre

382 Queen Street W,
Toronto, ON M5V 2A6

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SilentToronto
SilentToronto on January 22, 2011 at 7:40 pm

A short history on Griffin’s Auditorium/Pickford Theatre at Silent Toronto.

SilentToronto
SilentToronto on January 11, 2011 at 3:52 am

This theatre actually opened in 1906 as part of Griffin’s first four theatoriums. The building was demolished in 1972.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on July 10, 2008 at 2:38 am

Apparently this theatre had one final name change – to the Variety – in 1945. Status should be changed to “Demolished” as a McDonald’s restaurant occupies the site.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on June 6, 2008 at 4:48 pm

The Pickford shows up on this list of 1940 theaters in Toronto:
http://tinyurl.com/6ajbrr