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Newfoundland Scene (1951) Online

Newfoundland Scene (1951) Online
Original Title :
Newfoundland Scene
Genre :
Movie / Documentary / Short
Year :
1951
Directror :
F.R. Crawley
Type :
Movie
Time :
44min
Rating :
6.8/10

A portrait of Newfoundland that records a way of life that has all but disappeared.

Newfoundland Scene (1951) Online

Produced on the eve of Newfoundland joining Canada as its tenth province; the purpose being to introduce it to the rest of Canada. The film depicts the rugged beauty of the land and the life-style, labor and island character of the people. Also explored are Newfoundland's natural resources, transportation by Eskimo sled, and primary industry: cod fishing, sealing, and whaling.
Credited cast:
Frank Peddie Frank Peddie - Narrator (voice)