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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Over The Line Fence

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:24 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Roy JEWELL interviews Ainsley FRALICK, Field Inspecting Officer for the maritime district with the Federal Dept. of Fisheries about the fishing industry. The town of Lunenburg is the main feature of the program.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2125 Supplemental information no.: Mf278-1

Launching of The Margaree

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

Note: Ken HOMER narrates this programme presenting the official launching of the Margaree, the newest addition tot he Royal Canadian Destroyer Escort Fleet. The launching takes place in the Halifax Shipyards. There is also footage of the construction of the ship.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1779- 1781 Supplemental information no.: Mf260-02

Mrs. Byng's Boarders

Format: 1 Film reel (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Mr. BYNG loses a talent contest and decides to sell her boarding house to her friend, Kate.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Robert Alban
Director: ALBAN, Robert
Writer: HILL, Kay
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1473 Supplemental information no.: Mf249-2

Bell Road Opening Show

Format: 10 film reels (01:39:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Official opening of the new CBC television building on Bell Road, Halifax. The CBC premiere program with CBC orchestra Diane EGAN, Gunter BUCHTA, Joyda PARRY, Barbara BYRNE in 'Anne of Green Gables', Charles GIBSON, Leonard MAYOH and host Syd DAVIDSON.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1843- 1852 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-04

Mrs. Byng's Boarders

Format: 1 Film reel (00:29:34 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Episode centers around one of the boarders suspected of being an arsonist.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Robert Alban
Director: ALBAN, Robert
Writer: HILL, Kay
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1472 Supplemental information no.: Mf249-1

Launching of The HMCS Margaree

Date: 29 March 1956
Format: 1 film reel (00:02:58 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Maritime Command Museum

Note: Film documenting the lauching of the destroyer escort ship HMCS Margaree. Includes a brief description by Rear Admiral RES Bidwell.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Maritime Command Museum Nova Scotia Archives 1988-43 / Location no.: Fb 2304 Supplemental information no.: mf330-6

Nova Scotia Summer Festival of The Arts

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Item includes shots of competions, displays and crowds at the [1st] Nova Scotia Summer Festival of the Arts, located in Tatamagouche, CO.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 241 Supplemental information no.: mf115-254

Identity

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:34 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A potpourri of Nova Scotia's events and landmarks - everything of interest to the tourist. Many of the shots are taken from the air courtesy of the Helicopter Squadron of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Production Company: [Nova Scotia Film Bureau, N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry]
Director: GRAYSTON, Alan
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 60 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-65

Road to the Keltic

Format: 1 film reel (00:16:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A travelogue along the scenic highways of Cape Breton Island - particularily along the Cabot Trail near Keltic Lodge.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry, Nova Scotia Travel Bureau]
Producer: Margaret Perry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 105 Duplication no.: Vc 43 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-97+

Talented Hands

Date: 1955
Format: 1 film reel (00:18:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A variety of Nova Scotian cottage industries and craftspeople are highlighted including weaving, pottery, woodworking, rugmaking and basketmaking.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry, Nova Scotia Travel Bureau]
Producer: Margaret Perry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 117 Duplication no.: Vc 46 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-109+

Identity

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:34 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A potpourri of Nova Scotia's events and landmarks - everything of interest to the tourist. Many of the shots are taken from the air courtesy of the Helicopter Squadron of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Production Company: [Nova Scotia Film Bureau, N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry]
Producer: Margaret Perry
Director: [GRAYSTON, Alan W.]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 59 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-65

Talented Hands

Date: 1955
Format: 1 film reel (00:18:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A variety of Nova Scotia's cottage industries and craftspeople are highlighted including weaving, pottery, woodworking, rugmaking and basketmaking.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry, Nova Scotia Travel Bureau]
Producer: Margaret Perry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 116 Duplication no.: Vc 46 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-109+

Road to the Keltic

Format: 1 film reel (00:16:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A travelogue along the scenic highways of Cape Breton Island - particularily along the Cabot Trail near Keltic Lodge.

Production Company: [N.S. Dept. of Trade and Industry, Nova Scotia Travel Bureau]
Producer: Margaret Perry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 106 Duplication no.: Vc 43 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-97+

Shearwater Vs. Stadacona

Date: 1956
Format: 1 film reel (00:16:00 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre

Note: Excerpts of football game between Shearwater Flyers and Stadacona () played at Arrows Park in Dartmouth. Also includes excerpts from a second game which appears to involve St. Francis Xavier University.

Access: Open for consultation. Permission required from copyright holder for use or duplication.

Reference: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre Nova Scotia Archives 1997-13 / Location no.: Fb 2857

Stadacona Vs. Shearwater Flyers

Date: 1956
Format: 1 film reel (00:24:00 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre

Note: Excerpts of football game between Shearwater Flyers and Stadacona. Shearwater in white uniforms, Stadacona in dark uniforms. (Possibly footage from two different games).

Access: Open for consultation. Permission required from copyright holder for use or duplication.

Reference: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre Nova Scotia Archives 1997-13 / Location no.: Fb 2858