Movie Showman (1989)
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.
Director: Harvey Spak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Gord Marriott - Self - Narrator (voice)
Music: Roger Deegan
Cinematography: James Jeffrey
Editing: Peter Svab
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
movie business, movie theater
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Movie Showman?
- Movie Showman was directed by Harvey Spak.
- Who stars in Movie Showman?
- Movie Showman stars Gord Marriott.
- How long is Movie Showman?
- Movie Showman has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Movie Showman?
- Movie Showman is a Documentary film.
- Where was Movie Showman produced?
- Movie Showman was produced in Canada.