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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Bicentennial Parade

Format: 2 film reels (00:50:15 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Keith BARRY commentates on [Halifax's] Bicentennial Parade as it makes its way through the streets of Halifax, N.S.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1814- 1815 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-11

How to Produce a Programme

Format: 1 film reel (00:9:20 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage showing Bill LANGSTROTH showing how to produce a television programme.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2053 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-28

This Is Jazz

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jack MACANDREW introduces jazz music. Charlie RICHARDS and his band play a variety of jazz music.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1397 Supplemental information no.: Mf240-1

Making Moulds

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Don CROWDIS explains how to make moulds and casts of animals.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 972 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-6

Glaciers

Format: 1 film reel (00:14:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme on the history of glaciers and the ice age, including sketches and models.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 969 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-3

Nature Photography

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:49 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Guest Robert HERMES shows film footage of birds, and the operation of cameras and lenses for nature photography.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 975 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-9

Crystals

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:27 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An explanation of rocks and minerals.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 974 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-8

Taxidermy

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Guest taxidermist Lloyd DUNCANSON of the Nova Scotia Museum shows and explains the work involved in stuffing and mounting birds and animals.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 970 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-4

Beaks Claws and Teeth

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:29 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Don CROWDIS in studio discussing the beaks, claws and teeth of animals. Includes demonstrations with stuffed models & live footage.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 968 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-2

Eggs

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Don CROWDIS explains the history of eggs.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 971 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-5

Springhill Mine Disaster

Format: 1 film reel (00:23:36 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Report by Kingsley BROWN about the Springhill Mine Disaster of 1958.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2130 Supplemental information no.: Mf281-1

Songs of Nova Scotia

Format: 1 videocassette
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This film follows Helen CREIGHTON as she explores the byways of her native Nova Scotia finding singers and songs to capture the fast receding folklore of the early pioneers. Included are: Fred REDDEN, Finvola REDDEN, Isaac DOYLE, Peter CHAISSON, and a 'milling frolic' at Grand Etang.

Production Company: National Film Board of Canada
Producer: Nicholas Ralla
Director: CRABTREE, Grant
Access: Copyright restrictions apply.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1992-16 / Location no.: Vc 1207

Journey Into Melody

Format: 1 film reel (00:26:06 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bernard JOHNSON takes a journey to Pocohontas Playhouse, joined by the Armdale Chorus and guest Barbara BYRNE.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1467 Supplemental information no.: Mf246-04

Journey Into Melody

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bernard JOHNSON takes a journey to Bavaria to follow the Gypsy trail, accompanied by the Armadale Chorus, for a programme of gypsy song and dance. Guests include Francis CHAPLIN, Jimmy NAS, Carol VAN FEGGELEN, dancers Janice MERRITT and Lorelei. (Studio programme).

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1466 Supplemental information no.: Mf246-03

Pamela Joyce

Format: 3 film reels (00:28:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A romantic play about a deaf girl- Pamela JOYCE- and a fisherman.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1378- 1380 Supplemental information no.: Mf236-5