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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Shriners Parade

Format: 16 mm : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A PARADE THROUGH DOWNTOWN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA MARKS THE SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN THAT CITY.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: FB 365 Supplemental information no.: MF 200 - 13

Don Messer's Jubilee

Format: Film reels (00:29:13 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing featuring Don Messer and his group 'The Islanders'. Guests include Charlie RICHARDS and Joey CARVER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Langstroth
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1725 Supplemental information no.: Mf254-3

Good Friday Chorale

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:16 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Hymns for Good Friday sung by Les Chanteurs Du Mascaret, and La Chorale de L'Universite de Moncton and soloists Emerentienne LA CROIX, Guy RICHARD and Zoel LEGRESLEY- under the direction of Neil MICHAUD

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Langstroth
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1773- 1774 Supplemental information no.: Mf259-14

Peril Or Prayer

Format: 10 film reels (00:26:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at the religious life on board the Canadian forces aircraft carrier the HMCS Bonaventure. Religious duties fall on the shoulders of two men Father KELLY and Padre PEOPLES. Interviews with both men by Jack O'NEILL show their role on board this vessel and the role of religion in the Armed Forces in general.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Jack O'Neil
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1455: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1453 - 1462 Supplemental information no.: Mf245- 13

Nova Scotia Girl

Format: 3 film reels (00:28:14 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Profile of singer Catherine MCKINNON.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Jack O'Neil
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 436: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 434- 436 Supplemental information no.: Mf195-13

Louisbourg Treasure, Ship Benya River, HMCS Provider

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:18 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Gerry BIRT and Jim BENNET discuss: treasure of the Louisbourg Coast/ interview crew of Ghanian Black Star Line ship 'Benya River'/ Navy ship 'HMCS Provider' footage and interview with Commodore J.C. O'BRIEN.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Jack O'Neil
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 349 350 366 Supplemental information no.: Mf200-02

Country Clergyman

Format: 7 film reels (00:26:19 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Don TREMAINE narrates this profile of the life of a country clergyman in a rural community in the Margaree Valley in Cape Breton.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: John MacKay
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1449 & 1452: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1446- 1452 Supplemental information no.: Mf245- 12

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 6 film reels (00:31:10 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, D.J. Jeffries and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'. Contains some on location shots around Halifax.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1513: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1510- 1515 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-5

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:20 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, D.J. Jeffries and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'. Special guests are group 'The Raindrops.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1509 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-4

Singalong Jubilee

Format: 2 film reels (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bill LANGSTROTH and the Jubilee Singers sing folk songs. Featuring group 'The Dropouts', Ken TOBIAS, Anne MURRAY and Edith BUTLER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1677- 1678 Supplemental information no.: Mf255-15

Singalong Jubilee

Format: 6 film reels (00:50:58 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bill LANGSTROTH and the Jubilee Singers sing folk songs. [Guests 'The Townsmen'- Michael STANBURY, Donny BURKE and Scott MACCULLOCH, and Catherine MCKINNON, Ken TOBIAS, Anne MURRAY and Kay PORTER.] Appears to be inserts.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1674 & 1676: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1671- 1676 Supplemental information no.: Mf225-14

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:21 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, Davey WELLES and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'. Special guests are 'The Willows'.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1521 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-11

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:04:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of a wedding ceremony with Anne MURRAY and Patrician Ann MACKINNON.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1523 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-13

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, Davey WELLES and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1520 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-10

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, Davey WELLES and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1522 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-12