Age of the Beaver (1952)
This film provides a brief history of the fur trade in Canada, showing its effects on exploration and settlement. Engravings and paintings from the periods represented convey the romance, the adventures and the hardships of traders, Indigenous People and coureurs des bois. Animated maps indicate the old fur trade routes.
Director: Colin Low
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: December 31, 1952
Screenplay
Editing: Roman Kroitor
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Age of the Beaver about?
- This film provides a brief history of the fur trade in Canada, showing its effects on exploration and settlement. Engravings and paintings from the periods represented convey the romance, the adventures and the hardships of traders, Indigenous People and coureurs des bois. Animated maps indicate the old fur trade routes.
- Who directed Age of the Beaver?
- Age of the Beaver was directed by Colin Low.
- How long is Age of the Beaver?
- Age of the Beaver has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Age of the Beaver?
- Age of the Beaver is a Documentary film.