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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Inshore Versus offshore Fishing

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:05 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at small boat fishermen.

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 855- 856 Duplication no.: Vb 63 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-56

Home Gardener tony Van Dam

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

Note: A profile of NB home gardener Tony VAN DAM.

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 1535- 1536 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-62

Ham Radio Operator Bud Abraham

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:55 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A profile of ham radio operator Bud ABRAHAM.

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 1527- 1528 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-58

Bluefin Tuna. Part

Format: 2 film reels : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: No information presently available. For more information see Filmography database.

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.: Fc 868- 869 Duplication no.: Vb 73

Interview Dr Monty MacMillan

Format: 2 film reels (00:10:40 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This edition from Cape Breton features a lively interview by host Ken BAGNEL with Dr. Monty MACMILLAN of Baddeck, N.S., who reminisces about his early medical practice in Cape Breton and his newly published book, Memories of a Cape Breton Doctor.

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 2208- 2209 Supplemental information no.: Mf219-27

Regan Campaigning

Format: 2 film reels (00:3:40 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Premier Gerald REGAN being interviewed by a reporter as he campaigns during the 1974 provincial election. He is being asked about the financial state of the Nova Scotia Power Commission, the possibility of a rate increase and the impact of provincial subsidy on the rates.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2240- 2241 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-90

Sports Time Out

Format: 2 film reels (00:07:38 hrs.) : Pix / mag, sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Nova Scotia Amateur boxing.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Armitage
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 3262, 3263

Sports Time Out

Format: 2 film reels (00:20:00 hrs.) : Pix / mag, sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: INTERNATIONAL TUNA CUP MATCH, 1974, Wedgeport.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Armitage
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 3260, 3261

Wilf Carter Story. Part

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:07 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Wilf CARTER reminisces about his early days in show business--his first gig on the Empress of Britain--his first radio show for CBS and his touring show with his daughters. Also heard are Hugh JOSEPH, Gordon ATIKSON, Jack DENNETT, Ernie BUSHNELL, Tommy HUNTER, Stompin' Tom CONNORS, Hank SNOW, etc.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Cy True
Director: TRUE, Cy
Writer: GRIGSBY, Wayne
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2232- 2233 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-86

Wilf Carter Story. Part

Format: 2 film reels (00:22:07 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Wilf CARTER reminisces about his childhood in Nova Scotia and his early days as a cowboy in Alberta. Also heard reminiscing about Carter are Merl ANDERSON, Fred KENNEDY, Don MCKAY, and Pat BREWSTER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Cy True
Director: TRUE, Cy
Writer: GRIGSBY, Wayne
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2230- 2231 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-85

Nova Scotia Sheep Fair

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:56 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at activities and displays at Nova Scotia's first sheep fair, held in Truro, 1973.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Peter Brock
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 844- 845 Duplication no.: Vb 98 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-50

That Old Buchaneering Spirit From Sam Cunard to John Shaheen

Format: 12 film reels (00:53:42 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Donald CAMERON looks at entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada by profiling American businessman John SHAHEEN who built oil refineries in Come By Chance, Nfld, and Canso, N.S. While acknowledging the long tradition of mega-entrepreneurs from Samuel CUNARD to SHAHEEN, Cameron questions its impact on the small entrepreneurs of the region like fisherman Percy BROWN and seaman Leonard PERTUS.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Rob Iveson
Director: IVESON, Rob
Writer: CAMERON, Donald
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2423- 2434 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-94

That Old Bucaneering Spirit

Format: 15 film reels : sound
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Film features Donald CAMERON and John SHAHEEN, oil refiner, in a look at the oil and energy situation in the Maritimes. Shown is the Come By Chance refinery, the Queen Elizabeth ll (ship) & it's arrival at Halifax. NS and NFLD Premiers REGAN and MOORES, DREE Minister JAIMESON and Winston CHURCHILL all make appearances.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Rob Iveson
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.: Fc2425; [4082- 4095]

Apple Blossom Scenics

Date: June 1974
Format: 1 film reel (00:10:07 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Robert Norwood

Note: Stock shots of an apple orchard in bloom from various angles and with close-ups. Various planting scenes including a farmer tilling his field, tilled land, farm houses and barns. Location is some unidentified area of the Annapolis Valley (possibly Gaspereau).

Director: NORWOOD, Robert
Access: Copyright restrictions apply.

Reference: Robert Norwood Nova Scotia Archives 1992-01 / Location no.: Fc 2151

Annapolis Valley Scenics

Date: June 1974
Format: 1 film reel (00:08:07 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Robert Norwood

Note: Panorama of the Annapolis Valley from Cape Blomidon showing farms and tilled feilds. Shots of farmland with Blomidon in the backgound; and apple orchards in bloom.

Producer: Robert Norwood
Access: Copyright restrictions apply.

Reference: Robert Norwood Nova Scotia Archives 1992-01 / Location no.: Fc 2153