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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Blue Ribbon

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The story of a jealous 'old maid' and her attempt to kill her sister.

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 1381- 1382 Supplemental information no.: Mf236-6

Dominion Drama Festival, Tatamagouche, N.S., Opening Speeches

Format: Film reels (00:13:46 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Includes footage of piper leading Lieutenant Govenor [PLOW] to stage/ the president Mrs. D.W. MACGIVEN/ Max FERGUSON interviews with production staff and performers.

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 1353 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-1

Hon Richard A. Donahue

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:57 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Hon. Richard A. DONAHUE, Minister of Health & Welfare and Attorney General, speaks on various subjects including government aid to Springhill, N.S., after the Mine Disaster; the 200th anniversary of representative government; and aid to farmers.

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 627 Supplemental information no.: Mf206-02

Home Fleet Arrives

Format: 1 film reel (00:18:58 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of the Aircraft Carrier 'Bonaventure' refuelling at sea and the arrival of naval vessels in Halifax Harbour after naval exercises at sea.

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 1787 Supplemental information no.: Mf260-06

Royal Visit State Dinner

Format: 1 film reel (00:19:21 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret, at the State Dinner held at the Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax, N.S., during her 1958 Royal Visit. Also seen are 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 Location no.: Fb 2060 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-01

Royal Visit Departure

Format: 1 film reel (00:26:05 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Departure of Her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret at HMCS Shearwater, N.S., as she departs from her Royal Visit to the Maritimes.

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 2061 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-02

Springhill Mine Disaster Reels

Format: 20 film reels : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Lloyd MACINNIS at the Springhill, NS coal mine disaster of 1958. On the spot news coverage and interviews with those involved. Please see content reports for full details. Content reports are Mf262-12 to Mf262-16.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1896: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1877- 1896 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-12+

Children of The Gael

Format: 4 film reels (00:29:35 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on St. Ann's College in Cape Breton, NS. W.C. MACKENZIE, Director of the College teaches gaelic language to the students, and footage of students practicing for the Gaelic mod & the senior girl's pipe band.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1900: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1900- 1903 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-19

Bill Lynch Carnival

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

Note: Interview with carnival performers including footage of various rides and amusements.

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 209 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 61

All Summer Long Coleville Alberta Players

Format: Film reels (00:10:07 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Segments of play (All Summer Long) in performance.

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 1354 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-2

Journey's End U.N.B. Players

Date: 12 May 1958
Format: Film reels (00:07:30 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'Journey's End'.

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 1361 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-9

La Guignol a Moustache Ciel Et Mechanique

Date: 12 May 1958
Format: Film reels (00:07:36 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of play 'Ciel et Mechanique'.

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 1360 Supplemental information no.: Mf234-8

Citadel The

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

Note: A history of the Citadel in Halifax. Includes footage of soldiers marching, historical photographs of Citadel during War of 1812, interior of fort, Capt. GILDING, army museum Capt. Billy DEARMAN, Black Watch Highlanders parade, special effects of ghosts in rooms. etc.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1146 Supplemental information no.: Mf224-11

Louisbourg Bicentennial

Format: 4 film reels (00:59:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A Louisbourg bicentennial celebration. The army, navy, air force participate. Keith BARRY interviews the curator of Louisbourg Museum Ms. MCCLELLAND. Mrs. C.F. KELLAM of the I.O.D.E., Regent of the Louisbourg chapter, unveils a plaque. Also the raising of a cannon from the harbour for the museum.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1873- 1876 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-11

College town

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

Note: Story of Acadia University and the town of Wolfville, NS. Includes footage of: Wolfville (aerial shots), Evangeline statue & Grand Pre chapel, apple, Acadia Dean Dr. R.S. LONGLEY interviewed, Acadia town library, Dr. Angus THURBER interviewed, daily student activities, Engineer's Ball, sports matches, banquets, graduation ceremonies.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1150 & 1151: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1147- 1154 Supplemental information no.: Mf224-12