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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Yarmouth Ferry Bolero

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A PROFILE OF THE YARMOUTH/PORTLAND FERRY BOLERO.

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.: FC 663, 664, 665 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 283

Marine Collection Hector MacLeod

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:53 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Hector MACLEOD of Liverpool, N.S., talks about the exhibits in his marine museum.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1507- 1508 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-48

St David's Church

Format: 2 film reels (00:2:03 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A brief history of the origins of St. David's Church, Halifax, N.S., its place in the community and its uncertain role in the future.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1581- 1582 Supplemental information no.: Mf311-2

Pine Grove School

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH Dick MACLEAN REGARDING THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMME AT PINE GROVE SCHOOL IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA.

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.: FC 571 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 215

Soul to Soul Black Children's Exchange Program

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AMBIENT SOUND ONLY. SCENES OF BLACK PEOPLE IN A BUS STATION, AIRPORT, ON THE STREETS OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA AND IN A BOAT ON A SHORE. BELIEVED TO BE PART OF A BLACK STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME.

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.: FC 564 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 208

Hmcs athabaskan

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A DETAILED TOUR OF HMCS ATHABASKAN WHILE AT SEA.

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.: FC 575, 576 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 219

Ecology Springhill N.S.

Format: 3 film reels (00:15:30 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary report on a dump of burning coal waste in Springhill, N.S. Host [Marilyn MACDONALD] speaks with various residents of the town about the dump and its affect on the community and interviews Glen [BAGNELL], Minister of Mines for Nova Scotia, about what is being done about possible clean up of the dump. Brief silent footage of Halifax waterfront and the dump in Springhill.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2196- 2198 Supplemental information no.: Mf219-21

Mercury Plus Three

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Retrospective documentary on the problem of mercury poisoning in fish. Peter BROCK interviews several government officials, scientists and fishermen about the impact of federal health regulations governing acceptable mercury levels in fish. In particular, the loss of the swordfish fishery in the Maritimes is highlighted.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2321 2322 Supplemental information no.: Mf380-1

Junk Art Frank Fulton

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Frank FULTON of Truro, N.S., shows and talks about his junk art creations.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1511- 1512 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-50

Citadel Hill

Format: 1 film reel (00:5:38 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Shots of Halifax Harbour looking south from the Citadel at the Old Town Clock. Scene shows an amorous couple walking up Citadel Hill and spreading a blanket and sitting (they are not admiring the view). Also, shot looking northeast over the waterfront--pre Metro Centre.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2205 Supplemental information no.: Mf219-25

Neptune Theatre - Keith Turnball Interview

Format: 16 mm (00:06:54 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH Keith TURNBALL ON NEPTUNE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF 'LISTEN TO THE WIND'.

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.: FC 708 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 314

Downtown

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: SCENES OF DOWNTOWN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, FOLLOWED BY INTERVIEWS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT WITH Cliff WHITE AND MAYOR Walter FITZGERALD.

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.: FC 619, 620 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 255

Project at MacPherson's Mills Dr. Howard Locke

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dr. Howard LOCKE of New Glasgow, N.S., talks abut the realization of a dream: the restoration of a house and grist mill at MacPherson's Mills, 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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1515- 1516 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-52

Oil Painter Mrs. William Phillips

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:51 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Profile of oil painter Mrs. William PHILLIPS of Arlington, P.E.I.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1501- 1502 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-45

Canso Strait Development

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A LOOK AT PROPOSALS FOR, AND REACTIONS TO, AN OIL REFINERY AT THE STRAIT OF CANSO, NOVA SCOTIA.

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.: FC 747, 748 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 335