Canadian-born film star, writer, director, and producer Nell Shipman moved from Hollywood to Priest Lake one hundred years ago believing she could turn the wilderness of northern Idaho into the film studio of her dreams. The reality that unfolded was as dramatic as the forest adventures Shipman wrote, produced, and starred in while living there.

Explore the exhibition, curated from Albertsons Library’s archival collections, to learn more about this fascinating and essential piece of Idaho’s cinematic history.

Open to the public during the library’s regular hours, through December 23rd.