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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Tower Trails to The Sea

Format: 2 film reels (00:59:15 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Max FERGUSON, host of the programme, follows the microwave towers to television stations in the Maritimes 'to introduce Maritimers to the rest of Canada'. Footage of Maritime music, dancing, mining and fishing.

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 1868- 1869 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-09

Farewell to Max

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

Note: A farewell to the Max Ferguson Show, including footage from various past performances.

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 152 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 35

Natal Day Parade Reviewed by Princess Margaret

Format: 3 film reels (00:89:21 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Princess Margaret reviewing Natal Day Parade from reviewing stand on Bell Road- sitting with Lt. Governor [Edward CHESTERPLOW] and Premier Robert STANFIELD of Nova Scotia and civic officials. Jack MACANDREW and Keith BARRY narrates the Natal Day proceedings.

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 1811- 1813 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-10

Max Ferguson's Rawhide

Format: 1 film reel (00:05:03 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of Max FERGUSON demonstrating the voice techniques he uses for his characters in RAWHIDE.

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 1809 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-08

Max Ferguson's Bulldog

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:48 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A bulldog belonging to Max FERGUSON attacks a man's shoe, and plays with a small boy.

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 1810 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-09

Thomas Raddall Interview

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

Note: An interview with Nova Scotian author Thomas RADDALL.

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 252; 253 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 90

The Lady Is Not For Burning

Date: 12 May 1958
Format: Film reels (00:05:33 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'The Lady is not for Burning'.

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 1362 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-10

Paris

Format: 1 film reel (00:10:53 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of scenery & daily life in Paris, France.

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 924 Supplemental information no.: Mf218-02

Thomas Raddall Inteview

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

Note: An interview with Nova Scotian author Thomas RADDALL.

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 252, 253 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 90

Witness For The Prosecution New London Theatre

Format: Film reels (00:09:21 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'Witness for the Prosecution' featuring actor Paul SOLES.

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 1358 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-6

Fungi

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:53 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Don CROWDIS explains different types of mushrooms.

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 973 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-7

Around Town with Abbie Lane

Format: Film reels (00:14:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Features announcements of events happening around Halifax- Dartmouth during the current week read by Abbie LANE.

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 2126 Supplemental information no.: Mf279-1

C.M.A. Heart Operation

Format: 3 film reels (01:09:06 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Max FERGUSON introduces the first live heart operation to be televised in Canada.

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 1870- 1872 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-10

Guy Fawkes Parade

Format: 1 film reel (00:07:12 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Preparations for Guy FAWKES night in London, England.

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 925 Supplemental information no.: Mf218-03

Princess Margaret's Royal Visit

Format: Film reels (00:19:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Special presentation print of a televised speech of Princess Margaret while in Nova Scotia, at a banquet in her honour. She is introduced by Premier Robert STANFIELD.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1983-27 / Location no.: Fb 2140 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-05