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Movie Showman (1989)

1989-01-01 · 29m · EN
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This short film portrays the NFB's itinerant projectionists during the '40s and early '50s who travelled throughout Canada, bringing films and discussions to rural communities. The film uses a mix of dramatic re-enactments with archival footage and interviews with veterans of the movie circuit to shed light on an important period in Canadian film history.

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Harvey SpakRéalisation

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Gord MarriottGord MarriottSelf - Narrator (voice)

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Affinité de genreDocumentaireRythmeCourtPréférence de réalisation3193206Préférence de casting1296354Préférence de paysCaPréférence de décennie1980

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What is Movie Showman about?

This short film portrays the NFB's itinerant projectionists during the '40s and early '50s who travelled throughout Canada, bringing films and discussions to rural communities. The film uses a mix of dramatic re-enactments with archival footage and interviews with veterans of the movie circuit to shed light on an important period in Canadian film history.

How long is Movie Showman?

Movie Showman has a runtime of 29 minutes.