Known for
A National Film Board public service film detailing the steps to collect and process blood serum donations for transport to Britain during WWII. Interesting for the differences and similarities to modern processes.
Who Sheds His Blood
1941
NRThis short film traces the journey of the first Ukrainian settlers in Canada. Seeking freedom and opportunity, they came here and became instrumental in helping to open the Canadian West. Though they had little in the way of money or machinery, they had courage and faith in the future and were willing to put in the hard work. Every member of the family helped in the struggle, and in time, their efforts paid off.
New Home in the West
1943
A young man, discharged from the army, returns to his coal town.
Coal Face, Canada
1943
NRThis film is designed to show student projectionists some of the steps to be taken in getting ready for good film projection. A classroom scene shows a high school boy beside the projector stand as he signals to his assistants to pull the window shade.
Facts About Projection
1959
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NRThis short film traces the journey of the first Ukrainian settlers in Canada. Seeking freedom and opportunity, they came here and became instrumental in helping to open the Canadian West. Though they had little in the way of money or machinery, they had courage and faith in the future and were willing to put in the hard work. Every member of the family helped in the struggle, and in time, their efforts paid off.
New Home in the West
1943
A young man, discharged from the army, returns to his coal town.
Coal Face, Canada
1943
NRThis film is designed to show student projectionists some of the steps to be taken in getting ready for good film projection. A classroom scene shows a high school boy beside the projector stand as he signals to his assistants to pull the window shade.
Facts About Projection
1959
