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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Country Threshing

Date: 1958
Format: 1 film reel (00:29:24 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Note: Film made at the MacNaughton Dairy Farm near Huntington, PQ where the family owns one of the few threshing machines still in service. The process of haying is explained.

Production Company: National Film Board of Canada
Producer: Roman Kroitor And Wolf Koenig
Director: KOENIG, Wolf
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Nova Scotia Archives 1985-05 / Location no.: Fb 2247 Supplemental information no.: mf328-23

Greenwood Air Show

Date: 1958
Format: 1 film reel (00:00:47 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Carroll Burton Feindel

Note: Shots of aircraft in flight, with a large crowd watching on ground below. Shots of Mrs. Feindel talking with two men in Air Force uniform. Shots of paratroops jumping and landing. Shots of various military aircraft parked on tarmac, surrounded by large crowds. Shots of three planes flying in formation overhead.

Access: Open for consultation; [PANS holds copyright]. Moved to Vinegar Syndrome Shelf.

Reference: Carroll Burton Feindel Nova Scotia Archives 1987-25 / Location no.: Fc 3367 Duplication no.: Vc 1081 Supplemental information no.: Mf 424

Saga of The C.E.

Format: Film reels (00:29:17 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Presents the story of a ship carrying supplies to fishing villages along the coast of Nova Scotia. Includes footage of A.J. Burke & Co., loading cargo on ship, unloading in ports, sunset, etc..

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 1145 Supplemental information no.: Mf224-10

Skin of Your Teeth Vagabond Players, New Westminister

Date: 12 May 1958
Format: Film reels (00:03:35 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'Skin [of] Your Teeth'.

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 1363 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-11

Waiting For Godot

Format: Film reels (00:05:42 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Segments of performance of play 'Waiting for Godot'.

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 1357 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-5

Springhill

Format: Film reels (00:29:32 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Lloyd MACINNIS interviews Harold GORDON, Vice President of Dominion Coal Co.. Interviews with Mr. W.C. Wilson, owner of one of the largest stores in Springhill on the future of the town. Jack MACANDREW interviews rescued miner at his home. Keith BARRY interviews Mayor Ralph GILROY of 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 Location no.: Fb 2129 Supplemental information no.: Mf280-1

Bonnie Pruden

Format: 1 film reel : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with Bonnie PRUDEN on physical fitness.

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 251 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 89

Lieutenant Governor Plow Speech: Miscellaneous Crowd Shots

Format: Film reels (00:02:36 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Segments of Lieutenant Governor PLOW speech, interview with director Mr. WADE and miscellaneous crowd shots.

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 1355 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-3

Diefenbaker Election

Format: 1 film reel (00:15:17 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Nova Scotia Premier Bob STANFIELD introduces the Prime Minister of Canada John DIEFENBAKER, who speaks to the people of Nova Scotia before the coming of the federal election.

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 1831 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-23

I Will Sing Praise

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The Armdale Girls Chorus in a program of music for Good Friday, with soloists Donna DODGE, Norma MARRIOTT and Marie REARDON & conductor Mary Dee GIRROIR. Special guests Phyllis ENSHER (harpist) and Clarence FLEIGER (baritone).

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 1768 Supplemental information no.: Mf259-12

Auditions

Format: Film reels (00:08:09 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of actors auditioning for roles.

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 1356 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-4

Playboy of The Western World

Date: 12 May 1958
Format: Film reels (00:11:49 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'Playboy of the Western World'.

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 1359 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-7

J. Frank Willis

Format: 1 film reel (00:10:13 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of J. Frank WILLIS.

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 1808 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-07

Take Five

Format: 1 film reel (00:4:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Beverlee JONES sings the Blues.

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 2127 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-32

George Nowland and Satellite

Format: 1 film reel : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television
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 299 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 79