John Drainie

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Caribou Hunters
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Caribou Hunters

Jul 06, 1951

Caribou Hunters
1951 18 min 1 vues
A doc about the Cree and Chippewa people of northern Manitoba. Made in the mid 20th century, it is dated in tone, but provides insight into the vital relationship that existed between First Nations and the caribou herds that sustained them.
Documentary
The Home Town Paper
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The Home Town Paper

Jul 11, 1948

The Home Town Paper
1948 23 min 1 vues
The weekly newspaper is the cornerstone of many a town, the newspaper which is a reflection of the town's values and thoughts. Its editor is the newspaper personified. He is much like a civil servant, working for the people of the community. His editorial is the most personal yet widespread contact he has with the community. The letters to the editor are democracy in action. News from the other side of the globe, which could affect townsfolk, makes it way to them through the newspaper. These world stories are equally as important as the news from around the corner, which again is a reflection of the town. The newspaper's main revenue source is through advertising, which in a way is its own form of news.
Documentary
Over-Dependency
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Over-Dependency

Jul 12, 1949

Over-Dependency
1949 31 min 1 vues
The case history of a man whose life is crippled by behaviour patterns carried over from a too-dependent childhood. Through therapy he comes to understand the causes of his illness and fear.
Documentary
Anne of Green Gables
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Anne of Green Gables

Nov 18, 1958

Anne of Green Gables
1958 90 min 1 vues
Anne Shirley, an orphan is housed with Matthew Cuthbert and sister Marilla. They were expecting a boy to help with the chores, but got Anne.
Summer Is for Kids
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Summer Is for Kids

Aug 18, 1949

Summer Is for Kids
1949 12 min 1 vues
A child spends two weeks in a summer camp at Muskoka, Ontario. This short film presents a delightful portrait of a young boy's sojourn at summer camp. In idyllic mid-century fashion, two weeks at a Muskoka summer camp are presented as a welcome respite from the congestion of an urban area. From the preliminary scramble for the upper bunk in the cabin to exploring in the woods, cooking food over a fire, and—most exciting of all—passing the beginner's swimming test, Roger's camp adventures are full of joy, camaraderie, and learning.
Comedy
L'incroyable randonnée
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L'incroyable randonnée

Nov 20, 1963

L'incroyable randonnée
1963 80 min 109 vues
Deux chiens et un chat, perdus loin de leur domicile douillet, partent à l'aventure et traversent tout le Canada pour retrouver leurs maîtres. Tao, un chat siamois, Blanco, un bull-terrier, et Youpi, un labrador, vivent ensemble au sein d'une famille canadienne. Leurs maîtres s'absentent pour un voyage en Europe et les confient à un ami, Longridge, qui vit à plusieurs centaines de kilomètres de leur domicile. Celui-ci part à la chasse, laissant un mot confiant les trois animaux à sa femme de ménage. Mais le billet brûle. Se croyant abandonnés, Tao, Blanco et Youpi se mettent en route avec la ferme intention de rejoindre leur domicile...
Adventure
The Stratford Adventure
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The Stratford Adventure

Aug 02, 1954

The Stratford Adventure
1954 40 min 3 vues
This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.
Documentary
Chuckwagon
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Chuckwagon

Jul 05, 1964

Chuckwagon
1964 10 min 1 vues
Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.
Documentary
The Feeling of Hostility
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The Feeling of Hostility

Jan 01, 1948

The Feeling of Hostility
1948 31 min 1 vues
Dramatizes the factors producing resentment and hostility in personal relationships. In the story of Clare we see how the death of her father and the later remarriage of her mother discouraged her from seeking affectional relationships with others. Although successful at college and in her business career, she feels the lack of fellowship and understanding. The factors behind this emotional inadequacy are reviewed by a psychiatrist.
Documentary
Land of the Long Day
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Land of the Long Day

Jan 01, 1952

Land of the Long Day
1952 37 min 1 vues
This short documentary journeys to Baffin Island. For four months in the summer, the Arctic has continuous daylight. During this time, provisions must be made for the long dark winter ahead. Idlouk, an Inuit hunter, recounts his experiences living in this northern land, where he hunts seal, walrus, whales and polar bears, among other animals. His wife, children and elderly parents each have their own work to do in their unending struggle to survive in this harsh land.
Documentary
Studio One
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Studio One

Sep 29, 1958

Studio One
1958 min 10 vues
An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.
Drama
The King Kong Show
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The King Kong Show

Sep 10, 1966

The King Kong Show
1966 min 3 vues
An animated series about the adventures of King Kong and his young pal Bobby Bond. Also featured were the adventures of "Tom of T.H.U.M.B.", a 6" tall secret agent.
Animation
First Performance
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First Performance

Nov 04, 1958

First Performance
1958 min 1 vues
First Performance is a Canadian dramatic television series which aired on CBC Television from 1956 to 1958.
Drama
Folio
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Folio

May 26, 1959

Folio
1959 min 1 vues
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
Folio
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Folio

May 26, 1959

Folio
1959 min 1 vues
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
Folio
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Folio

May 26, 1959

Folio
1959 min 1 vues
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
Studio One
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Studio One

Sep 29, 1958

Studio One
1958 min 10 vues
An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.
Drama