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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

One Side Left Corner

Format: 1 film reel (00:20:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This film is an experimental drama about a couple travelling on vacation in Nova Scotia.

Production Company: Black River Productions Limited
Producer: Neal Livingston
Broadcaster: Black River Productions Limited
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use until 2029.

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-14 / Location no.: Fc 3023 Supplemental information no.: Mf410- 11

Two Brothers And a Filmmaker

Date: 1976
Format: 12 film reels (00:23:54 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: John Brett

Note: This film participates in the daily lives of two Acadian fishermen, Arthur and Ernest SURETTE, living in isolation in Yarmouth County. The filmmaker becomes part of the film as he attempts, often unsuccessfully, to find out about their lives.

Producer: John Brett
Director: BRETT, John
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from Brett for use or reproduction. Fc 2760: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: John Brett Nova Scotia Archives 1987-21 / Location no.: Fc 2760- 2771; Fn 202 Supplemental information no.: Mf20

Two Brothers And a Filmmaker

Date: 1976
Format: 1 film reel (00:23:54 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: John Brett

Note: This film participates in the daily lives of two Acadian fishermen, Arthur and Ernest SURETTE, living in isolation in Yarmouth County. The filmmaker becomes part of the film as he attempts, often unsuccessfully, to find out about their lives.

Producer: John Brett
Director: BRETT, John
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from Brett for use or reproduction.

Reference: John Brett Nova Scotia Archives 1981-18 / Location no.: Fc 6 Supplemental information no.: Mf20-03;13;31-32

Question of Management a Grey Seals

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

Note: The program is about seals- eating fish, destroying fishermen's gear and nets, and spreading the cod worm. It explores the problem of seal management.

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 1987-03 / Location no.: Fc 951- 952 Duplication no.: Vb 113 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-90

Wile Carding Mill

Date: 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with curator Verta REEVES about the history of the Wile Carding Mill (now part of the Nova Scotia Museum), outside Bridgewater. Interviews with Bradford REEVES (93) and Sevilla WEAGLE (95) recall working conditions at the turn of the century. Some old photographs are included.

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 1985-50 / Location no.: Vc 75 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 75; 76

Neutral Yankees

Date: 02 November 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dr. Thomas RADDALL talks with Neil about Simeon PERKINS and encounters between his Liverpool militia and New England privateers, during the American Revolution. He also briefly recalls the beginnings of his own career as a work of fiction based on historical fact.

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 1985-52 / Location no.: Vc 76 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 79; 80

Exploratory Voyage An Kingsley Brown Senior

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

Note: [This item is a biography of Mr. Kingsley BROWN Senior.]

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 1987-03 / Location no.: Fc 979- 980 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-104

Ukranians The. Part

Date: 06 January 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Part 1 no longer exists. It was wiped at CBC]

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-74 / Location no.: Vc 179 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 383; 384

Rum Runners. Part

Date: 24 February 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 3 law men of the rum running era recall trying to prevent the landing of liquor. Watson [ASKA] was with the Government Preventive Serivce & William FRASER and Clayton BUTT were both inspectors with the RCMP. Several contemporary photos illustrate the kinds of vessels used both by the police and the rum runners.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-43 / Location no.: Vc 68 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 45; 46

H.M.S. Rose And Desbrisay Museum

Date: 26 October 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-65 / Location no.: Vc 104 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 189; 190

Bluenose i

Date: 19 October 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A history of 'Bluenose I' and the international fishermen's trophy races. Includes interviews with Bluenose's captain, Angus WALTERS, designer Bill ROUE, and sailor Claude DARRACH. Particular mention of 1923 race against 'Columbia', and 1938 race against 'Gertrude L. Thebaud'. Contains ftg. of 20s & 30s sailing & fishing in schooners.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-33 / Location no.: Vc 53 Duplication no.: keep Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 5; 6

Yarmouth Fire Fighters

Date: 12 October 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-15 / Location no.: Vc 175 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 365; 366

Henry Moon Smith

Date: 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-76 / Location no.: Vc 108 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 205; 206

Rum Runners. Part

Date: 05 February 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 4 Nova Scotians who had been involved in the bootlegging/ rum running trade in the 30's recall their experiences; Alex GOLDMAN, Sol GREEN and Angus DEVERAUX were on the 'wrong' side of the law, ex- RCMP inspector William FRASER gives a brief synopsis of the era. Old photos of liquor kegs, transporting it, watering it down, etc.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-43 / Location no.: Vc 68 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 43; 44

Old Sydney Society

Date: 12 January 1976
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-74 / Location no.: Vc 179 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 381; 382