Date: 1944
Format: 1 film reel (00:20:48 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Frank Murphy
Note: Made in cooperation with the Hollywood War Activities Committee, features some of the most famous actors and performers of the 1940s, including [Deanna DURBIN], Bing CROSBY, Benny GOODMAN, and Cary GRANT, all exhorting Canadians to buy more 'Victory' government bonds. A 'typical' family of 1960, surrounded by futuristic creature comforts (i.e. a helicopter parked outside) watches a Victory bond film of 1944, and the father congratulates himself on his wisdom and patriotism on purchasing so many bonds. A lavish, entertaining production. The sound track is deteriorating.
Production Company: Warner Brothers
Broadcaster: The Canadian Motion Picture War Services Committee
Reference: Frank Murphy Nova Scotia Archives 1982-40 / Location no.: Fb 2781
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:18:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Note: A film depicting various aspects of the seed potato industry from planting, soil analysis, crop inspection and rotation to the eventual harvest and export.
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada [Ottawa]
Director: CHERRY, Lawrence W.
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction. Fc 1862: CLOSED: conservation
Reference: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Nova Scotia Archives 1985-05 / Location no.: Fc 1862 Supplemental information no.: mf328-15
Date: ca. 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:12:00 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Reginald S. Babcock
Note: Amateur footage of a large golf tournament [Bing Crosby] at Islesmere Golf Club; street scenes of Halifax after the VE day riots showing boarded store fronts and scaffolding; harness racing; fishing ; and the BABCOCK family at Hubbards beach.
Producer: Reginald S. Babcock
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Reginald S. Babcock Nova Scotia Archives 1992-52 /
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:06:55 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Note: Silent footage showing the V.E. Day celebrations which turned into a looting spree. Shown are the crowds in downtown Halifax and sailors and civilians smashing windows and looting stores on Barrington St.
Producer: Tom J. Courtney
Access: Open for viewing. Written permission required for duplication.
Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-10 / Location no.: Fc 3020 Supplemental information no.: Mf352- 88
Date: 1945
Format: 2 film reels (00:6:56 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Note: Silent footage showing the V.E. Day celebrations which turned into a looting spree. Shown are the crowds in downtown Halifax and sailors and civilians smashing windows and looting stores on Barrington St.
Producer: Tom J. Courtney
Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-52 / Location no.: Fc 2420 Duplication no.: Fn 147 Supplemental information no.: Mf352- 87
Date: 1945
Format: 1 videocassette (00:2:05 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Mary Elizabeth Lynch
Note: Amateur footage shot by Andrew D. MERKEL. Colour footage of Thomas RADDALL reciting poetry, James D. GILLIS (Sheamus DHU) playing the pipes in front of Joseph HOWE'S grave in Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax. Third person could be Jim MARTELL, archivist with the Public Archives of Nova Scotia.
Producer: Andrew D. Merkel
Reference: Mary Elizabeth Lynch Nova Scotia Archives 1987-64 / Location no.: Vb 255 Supplemental information no.: Mf404-10
Date: 13 May 1945
Format: 1 videocassette (00:3:15 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Mary Elizabeth Lynch
Note: Amateur colour footage shot by Andrew D. MERKEL of the surrender of U-Boat (U-889) off Shelburne, N.S. (See Thomas A. RADDALL, 'In My Time,' pp. 230-232).
Producer: Andrew D. Merkel
Reference: Mary Elizabeth Lynch Nova Scotia Archives 1987-64 / Location no.: Vb 255 Supplemental information no.: Mf404-13
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:01:45 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Motion Picture Heritage Fund of Nova Scotia
Note: Newsreel footage of devastation caused by the Bedford Magazine Explosion and Burnside evacuees in temporary shelters.
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 35 Duplication no.: Vc 194 Supplemental information no.: Mf313-03
Date: May 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:00:33 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Motion Picture Heritage Fund of Nova Scotia
Note: Newsreel footage of German U-Boats surrendering to Canadian and American forces in the West Atlantic, including footage from off Shelburne, 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 34 Duplication no.: Vc 194 Supplemental information no.: Mf313-02
Date: August 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:18:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Frank Murphy
Note: This film begins with Canadian Paramount News stories, including coverage of President Truman's announcement of Japan's surrender and subsequent celebrations in Washington, New York's Times Square, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, and footage of the first atomic bomb test in New Mexico. Following is ' 'Eyes Front': Canadian Armed Services Newsreel' by the NFB, featuring an animation of the song 'Clemetine' and a documentary on discharged Canadian servicemen and women rejoining society.
Production Company: Canadian Paramount News; National Film Board of Canada in cooperation with the United States Signal Corps
Broadcaster: Canadian Paramount News
Reference: Frank Murphy Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2785
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:22:06 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Frank Murphy
Note: Film begins with several Canadian Paramount News stories including coverage of the American offensive in the Philippines and China, and the closing stages of the Allied offensive in Europe. Following is ' 'Eyes Front': Canadian Armed Services Newsreel' by the NFB in cooperation with the U.S. Signal Corps, which in this case features an NFB animated documentary entitled 'The Road Ahead', outlining Canadian plans for the 'rehabilitation' of discharged servicemen, and a cartoon, 'Private SNAFU: Snafuperman'.
Production Company: Canadian Paramount News, National Film Board of Canada in cooperation with United States Signal Corps
Broadcaster: Canadian Paramount News
Reference: Frank Murphy Nova Scotia Archives 1982-40 / Location no.: Fb 2783
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:19:31 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Frank Murphy
Note: This film, made in the summer of 1945 before the defeat of Japan, begins with several Canadian Paramount News stories, including coverage of 'Germany After Defeat'- with pictures of the ruins of Berchtesgaden, Goering's pilfered art collection, and Nazi leaders in captivity- and Canadian air men training for the attack on Japan. Following is ' 'Eyes Front': Canadian Armed Services Newsreel' by the NFB, featuring a documentary on the Auxillary Services's efforts to keep Canadian troops entertained during the war.
Production Company: Canadian Paramount News; The National Film Board of Canada in cooperation with the United States Signal Corps
Broadcaster: Canadian Paramount News
Reference: Frank Murphy Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2784
Date: 08 May 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:2:42 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Lionel L. Shatford
Note: Silent b&w footage shot by Lionel L. SHATFORD during the V.E. Day Riots in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in May 1945.
Reference: Lionel L. Shatford Nova Scotia Archives 1986-04 / Location no.: Fb 2133 Duplication no.: Fb 2134;Vb 443;Vh 29 Supplemental information no.: Mf405-01
Date: 1945
Format: 1 film reel (00:9:21 hrs.) : silent, colour & b&w
Filmmaker: Harold Weir
Note: This film contains footage of a track and field meet. Rest of reel contains autumn scenics, Halifax Harbour with warships and planes.
Producer: Harold Weir
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Harold Weir Nova Scotia Archives 1986-17 / Location no.: Fc 504 Duplication no.: Vc 191 Supplemental information no.: Mf 287-13
Date: 1944-1946
Format: 1 film reel (00:14:56 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services
Note: This film, part of the 'Peoples of the Maritimes' series, examines the heritage of the people of Lunenburg, especially with regard to shipbuilding and the sea.
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada/ Canadian Geographical Society/ Province of Nova Scotia
Producer: Crawley Films Limited
Broadcaster: National Film Board of Canada
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.
Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 77 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-77
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