Help preserve Marie Dressler’s legacy and celebrate Canadian film history
Your Support Makes a Difference
The Marie Dressler Foundation preserves and promotes the memory of Marie Dressler and other remarkable women in the film industry while sharing a love of vintage film with the community. Its work includes the Canadian Women in Film Museum, the annual Vintage Film Festival, and educational financial assistance for graduating students in Northumberland County.
The Foundation’s programs and ongoing operations are made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, patrons, and volunteers.
What Your Donation Supports
Canadian Women in Film Museum
Help operate the museum located in Marie Dressler’s historic birthplace and preserve exhibits celebrating Marie Dressler, Mary Pickford, Norma Shearer, and other Canadian women in film.
Vintage Film Festival
Support the Foundation’s annual celebration of vintage cinema, including films from the earliest years of filmmaking through the 1970s. Your financial assistance helps us to reduce accessibility barriers for members of our community.
Educational Assistance
Help support graduating secondary school students in Northumberland County through the Foundation’s educational financial assistance programs.
Help Keep Marie’s Legacy Alive
Every contribution helps the Foundation preserve Canadian film history, maintain the museum, deliver community programming, and continue sharing Marie Dressler’s story with future generations.
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