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

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Royal Tour

Format: 1 film reel (00:19:48 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A montage of footage from the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Halifax, N.S. Included are aerial shots of Halifax, the visit to Camp Hill Hospital, Kings College University and the State Dinner at the Nova Scotian Hotel. This visit took place on July 31 and August 1, 1959.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-57 / Location no.: Fb 2393 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-52

Alexander Graham Bell Interviews

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:15 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Part of a programme about the 50th Anniversary of the flight of the Silver Dart built by Alexander Graham BELL in 1909. Also included is an interview by Jack MCANDREW with J.A.D. MCCRUDY first pilot of the Silver Dart.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-57 / Location no.: Fb 2404 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-58

Building And Flying Silver Dart: Anniversary

Format: 1 film reel (00:18:57 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of the construction of the Silver Dart replica used in the re-enactment flight during the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Included is footage of test flights and footage of the actual re-enactment. The Silver Dart was built by Alexander Graham BELL. Included are some shots of Baddeck, N.S.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-57 / Location no.: Fb 2405 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-59

Earl Bailey

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

Note: Interview with Nova Scotian artist Earl BAILEY.

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 119 - 123 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 13

City Reporter Gas Station Closings

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:58 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Opinion poll of people on the street regarding the closing of gas stations on weekend.

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 1818 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-14

Evelyn Richardson Interview

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

Note: Evelyn RICHARDSON is interviewed about living in Bonportage Island Lighthouse off Shelburne, Nova Scotia.

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 271 - 272 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 101

International Dory Race

Format: 1 film reel (00:7:39 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of the 16th International Dory Race held in Lunenburg, N.S., during the Fisheries Exhibition. The Canadian Team is comprised of Cyril ERNST and David CREASER.

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 1816 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-12

Captain Walters Interview

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

Note: Captain [Angus] WALTERS discusses his racing career.

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 293 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 111

Hog Farming

Format: 1 film reel (00:28:30 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Ches COOPER and Jack JOHNSTON profile hog farming in Nova Scotia.

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 1335 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-85

Captain Briggs Interview

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

Note: An interview with Captain BRIGGS on his career in broadcasting and his position as Maritime RegionalDirector of the CBC.

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 905; Fb 137 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 25; 196 - 275

Salt Water Sailors

Format: 4 film reels (00:29:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jim BENNET and Jack MACANDREW visit the Armdale Yacht Club on Melville Island. Jim tells of the history of the Island. Jack MCANDREW interviews Commodore Bill MARTIN and Mr. & Mrs. GIFFORD on their yacht. Jim interviews members at the marina dock.

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 1907- 1910 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-21

Lunenburg Dory Race

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

Note: Water sports day in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; features the Canadian single finals Dory races.

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 208 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 60

Eddie Richards Band

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:20 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Maurice FOISY introduces the sounds of jazz with the Eddie RICHARDS band.

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 1392 Supplemental information no.: Mf239-1

Planetarium

Format: 1 film reel (00:05:16 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The Planetarium at the Nova Scotia Museum of Science is demonstrated to the public by Harry ROBERTS, Dept. of Education.

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 926 Supplemental information no.: Mf218-04

Sam Slick And The Smugglers

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

Note: A teleplay of 'Sam Slick and the Smugglers', based on a story by Thomas HALIBURTON.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Writer: HALIBURTON, Thomas
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1187 Supplemental information no.: Mf227-2