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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Centennial Military Tattoo

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

Note: FOOTAGE OF VARIOUS EVENTS IN THE CENTENNIAL MILITARY TATTOO INCLUDING PARADES AND FIREARMS.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: FB 138, 139, 140, 141 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 26

Fashions

Format: 2 film reels (00:1:07 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Montage of fashions past and present set to music. Mannequins used.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 535 536 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-23

Farm Safety

Format: 9 film reels (00:15:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Two items: Bill SKERRET reports on various aspects of farm safety through interviews with farmers who relate their experiences of accidents; silent footage of land preparation in New Brunswick for potato planting.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1230 1231 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-21

Expropriation

Format: 9 film reels (00:25:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Report on the expropriation of farm land in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Bill SKERRETT interviews various farmers affected by this process.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1220 1221 2577 393 394 400 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-17

Ellerhouse

Format: 2 film reels (00:10:37 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD interviews a Mr. [WENTE], owner of Ellerhouse in Windsor, N.S. They discuss the history and the architecture of the house. Extensive footage of both interior and exterior.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 527 528 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-18

Fish and Game Association

Date: 25 January 1968
Format: 1 film reel (00:11:17 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A speech about the Nova Scotia Fish and Game Association, an interview with Lewis and Hugh (no surnames) about the convention, and presentation of awards.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1543 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-12

Don Messer's Jubilee

Format: Film reels (00:28:54 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing featuring Don Messer and his group 'The Islanders'. Guests are 'The Ottawa Valley Balladeers' (Reg HILL, Gaton FAIRFIELD, Max BEATTY) and tap dancer Danny POIRIER.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1732 Supplemental information no.: Mf254-12

Education Television Story

Format: 1 film reel (00:5:04 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Studio preparation for ETV program; producer and staff at work. Seen are Harry ROBERTS, Audrey COYLE, Tom HARRISON, Francis RUDDICK, Doug WALKER and Bob KENNEDY.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 529 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-19

Fitzgerald For Mayor

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:04 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Walter FITZGERALD announcing his candidacy for mayor of Halifax, N.S.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 701 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-26

Junior League Follies

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

Note: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE FOLLIES IN REHEARSAL.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: FB 192 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 52

Early Tuna Match - Wedgeport

Format: 1 film reel (00:05:01 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of people tuna fishing in a competitions, also cup presentations.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1547 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-16

Dominion Drama Festival Directors

Format: 1 film reel (00:16:29 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage from the Dominion Drama Festival featuring shots of posters for NS university plays, and actors rehearsing plays.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 612 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-75

Dr. Woodbury On Gout

Format: 2 film reels (00:10:03 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marily MACDONALD interviews Dr. John F. L. WOODBURY on gout and arthritis.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 599 600 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-68

Drug Pusher

Format: 2 film reels (00:9:12 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with an unidentified drug dealer who talks about why he sold drugs and how his operation worked bringing drugs from Mexico to Canada via the United States. He talks about the types of drugs he sold and the types of people who bought them.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 722- 723 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-39

Drugs and Housing

Format: 2 film reels (00:19:51 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACGILLVRAY and Dave ROWE interview a variety of people about several issues including drug abuse by young people; problems of developing Halifax as a major container port; housing problems in Halifax; and dispute with faculty at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 304 305 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-03