'The Way We Were': Nova Scotia in Film, 1917-1950

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

International Tuna Cup Match

Format: 1 film reel (00:16:54 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: [Amateur] footage of activities at the International Tuna Cup Tournament, Wedgeport.

Broadcaster: The F.& M. Schaffer Brewing Co., Brooklyn, NY
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 61 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-66

Swordfish: The Second Lerner Cape Breton Exhibition of The Museum of Natural History

Format: 1 film reel (00:43:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: 'Actual unposed scenes taken during the American Museum of Natural History's 2nd Lerner - Cape Breton Expedition for the study of swordfish.' [many shots of Louisbourg, wharves, swordfishing fishing boats, remains of fortress]

Production Company: Hartley Productions; presented by the American Museum of Natural History
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from the American Museum of Natural History for use or reproduction. Fb 43: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 43 Duplication no.: Vb 332 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-108

Halifax City

Format: 2 film reels
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Parades and celebrations on Armistice Day in Halifax at Province House and Stadacona military base.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 289 290 Duplication no.: Vc57 Supplemental information no.: mf115-306

Canadian Pattern

Format: 1 film reel (00:31:29 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A visit to Canada's capital cities with an examination of their respective industries.

Production Company: Canadian Pacific Railways
Broadcaster: Canadian Pacific Railways
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 31 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-41

Fishing

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Deep sea fishing

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 158 Supplemental information no.: mf115-149

Lumbering In Nova Scotia

Format: 1 film reel (00:11:33 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Silent footage shot by E. A. BOLLINGER of a lumbering company's operations on Porter's Lake. The film shows the process of cutting the spruce and hemlock and transporting it to the sawmill.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Lands and Forests]
Producer: Edward A. Bollinger
Director: [DYER, Dave]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 58 Duplication no.: Vc 29 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-72+

Lumbering In Nova Scotia

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:00 hrs.) : silent, neg
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: [internegative] Silent footage shot by EA BOLLINGER of a lumbering company's operations on Porter's Lake. The film shows the process of cutting the spruce and hemlock and transporting it to the sawmill.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Lands and Forests]
Producer: Edward A. Bollinger
Director: [DYER, Dave]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fn 10- 11 Duplication no.: Vc 29 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-72+

Picnic and Eddie's Private Shots

Date: 1940
Format: 1 film reel : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: Harold Weir

Note: This film contains images of a gathering of adults and children at a summer cottage.

Producer: Harold Weir
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright. Fb 2178: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: Harold Weir Nova Scotia Archives 1986-17 / Location no.: Fb 2178 Duplication no.: Vc 1076 Supplemental information no.: Mf 287-18

H.M.C.S. Prince Henry

Date: 1941
Format: 1 videocassette (00:16:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-15 / Location no.: Vc 172 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 353; 354

Home Movies: Charlie On Beach

Date: 1941/1945
Format: 1 videocassette (00:8:25 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Mary Elizabeth Lynch

Note: Amateur footage shot by Andrew D. MERKEL. Colour footage of Lynch Toronto home, Merkel family home at 50 South Park St., Halifax, N.S. Charles LYNCH on beach, carrying son on shoulders, with children playing in grass. Charles LYNCH pulling children in wagon at Port Royal family home.

Producer: Andrew D. Merkel

Reference: Mary Elizabeth Lynch Nova Scotia Archives 1987-64 / Location no.: Vb 254 Supplemental information no.: Mf404-06

Gang at The Glen

Date: 1941
Format: 1 film reel (00:1:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Malcolm and Marial Mosher

Note: Footage showing a group of women [including Marial M. MOSHER] in the uniform of the Canadian Women's Army Corps relaxing and enjoying themselves at 'The Glen', the Mosher's summer cottage.


Reference: Malcolm and Marial Mosher Nova Scotia Archives 1986-39 / Location no.: Fb 2518 Supplemental information no.: Mf402-02

Home Movies: Charlie, Children, Brow Hill

Date: 1942/1943
Format: 1 videocassette (00:11:35 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Mary Elizabeth Lynch

Note: Amateur footage shot by Andrew D. MERKEL. Colour footage of moving van. Pan of Port Royal area. Merkel grandchildren, winter scenes in Scarborough, Ontario and Northwest Arm. This film apparently compiled by Andrew D. MERKEL to send to Charles LYNCH while overseas to provide news of family progress.

Producer: Andrew D. Merkel

Reference: Mary Elizabeth Lynch Nova Scotia Archives 1987-64 / Location no.: Vb 254 Supplemental information no.: Mf404-07

Inside Fighting Canada

Date: 1942
Format: 1 film reel (00:11:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Maritime Command Museum

Note: Film made to show the Canadian public the many ways in which the country was contributing to the war effort (ie. production, industries, training etc) and reminding citizens to do their duty.

Production Company: NFB
Broadcaster: Columbia Pictures of Canada
Access: None for viewing. Permission must be received for use/ reproduction.

Reference: Maritime Command Museum Nova Scotia Archives 1988-43 / Location no.: Fb 2303 Supplemental information no.: mf330-5

In All Thy Sons Command

Date: 1944
Format: 1 film reel (00:17:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Maritime Command Museum

Note: Film focusing on the use of Canadian-made products in support of the war effort and encouraging viewers to buy Victory Bonds.

Production Company: Associated Screen Studios (Toronto, Montreal)
Broadcaster: General Motors Canada Ltd. for the Seventh Victory Loan
Access: None for viewing. Permission must be received for use/ reproduction.

Reference: Maritime Command Museum Nova Scotia Archives 1988-43 / Location no.: Fb 2299 Supplemental information no.: mf330-1

Halifax - Crisis City

Date: March 1944
Format: 1 film reel (00:01:25 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Motion Picture Heritage Fund of Nova Scotia

Note: A wartime population jump from 65,000 to 130,000 quadruples the problems of living and travel in Halifax, N.S.

Production Company: [Associated Screen News]
Broadcaster: [Associated Screen News]
Access: No duplication without consent from Sherman Grinberg Film Libraries

Reference: Motion Picture Heritage Fund of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Archives 1989-33 / Location no.: Fn 33 Duplication no.: Vc 194 Supplemental information no.: Mf313-01