Newfoundland: Atlantic Province (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film

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Released in 1949, Newfoundland: Atlantic Province is a documentary film directed by Sydney Newman, running about 18 minutes.

What it’s about. With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving of Newfoundland's coat of arms in the tenth and formerly blank shield over the entrance to the Parliament Buildings, writing in stone another chapter of Confederation. So begins this survey of Canada's tenth province, Newfoundland, its resources and how its people live. The film takes us to St. John's, Corner Brook, Bell Island, and includes a visit to Labrador where we see the giant airport at Gander.

Who’s in it. Newfoundland: Atlantic Province stars John Scott as Narrator.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newfoundland: Atlantic Province page.

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Where can I watch Newfoundland: Atlantic Province (1949)?
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Who stars in Newfoundland: Atlantic Province?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province stars John Scott.
When was Newfoundland: Atlantic Province released?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.