Varsity Life (1923) - introduced by Tys Klumpenhouwer and Marnee Gamble
University Archivist, Tys Klumpenhouwer and Special Media Archivist, Marnee Gamble introduce the 1923 film "Varsity Life" in the context of the University's history.
"Varsity Life" is a profile of university life circa 1923 as it centered on Hart House. The film introduces University of Toronto President Robert Falconer, Vincent Massey and Hart House Warden Burgon Bickersteth, then proceeds to cover various athletic and artistic features of the facilility, notably a rare glimpse of the Hart House Theatre in rehearsal and performance of Ibsen's "Rosmersholm" under the direction of Bertram Forsyth.
Producer: Associated Screen News of Canada Ltd, Montreal
Director: B.E. Norish
Date: [ca. 1923], reprint 1957
To cite:
University of Toronto Archives. University of Toronto. Dept. of Information. A1988-0038:001.