As technology changes rapidly in the entertainment world, this series of photographs explores one of the last remaining film theatres in Canada, which has been in operation for over 60 years by Vern and Gladys Flaherty.

Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Inside of the Strand Theatre

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.  Ticket Booth

Gladys friend collects tickets, while a young worker waits for those with tickets to show up.

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

A poster for a new film sits among old decor and furniture of this 60 year old theatre.

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Gladys gets some paperwork organized in the office.

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Vern watches the film beside his projector.  He has watched hundreds of films through this little window.  

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Vern loads a new reel of film into a projector.  As the industry phases out film, he worries that he will have to close the theatre.

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Vern gets a reel ready for the projector.

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Gladys grabs some old polaroid photographs of Vern and his motorcycle.  

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Strand Theatre is a film theatre located in, Beaverton Ontario and is one of the last ones standing in Canada.

Vern stands for a minute in contemplation while talking about the uncertain future of the theatre.

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