Twilight of an Era (1934-1939)
This documentary examines some of the important events in Canada during the Depression years: the Moose River mine disaster, the great drought on the prairies and the introduction of a transatlantic air service between Canada and Europe. The film also looks at the major world events that influenced Canada: the abdication of the king of England; civil war in Spain; Hitler's rise to power and Canada's declaration of war on Germany. Part of the Between Two Wars series.
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Between Two Wars1960 3 filmsThree half-hour films revive the eventful, time-obscured years between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second. From a wealth of newsreel footage, much of it irreplaceable, these films recall two eventful decades of Canada's history.
This documentary examines some of the important events in Canada during the Depression years: the Moose River mine disaster, the great drought on the prairies and the introduction of a transatlantic air service between Canada and Europe. The film also looks at the major world events that influenced Canada: the abdication of the king of England; civil war in Spain; Hitler's rise to power and Canada's declaration of war on Germany. Part of the Between Two Wars series.
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producerWilliam Weintraub
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scriptWilliam Weintraub
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executive producerNicholas Balla
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soundMichael McKennireyKarl DuplessisJean-Pierre Joutel
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editingMargaret EllisGeorge KaczenderNicholas Balla
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re-recordingGeorge CrollTed Haley
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musicEldon RathburnJoan EdwardMalca Gillson
Twilight of an Era (1934-1939), , provided by the National Film Board of Canada