Ships and Men (1944)
A wartime tribute to the men who built Canada's merchant ships during World War II and those who sailed in them. Alternating scenes in Canadian shipyards and at a merchant seamen's school show a ship taking shape as young men are trained to join its crew. When Hull 39 is launched, we follow it out to sea and hear the crew talking over their work and experiences in action.
Director: Leslie McFarlane
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: July 10, 1944
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ships and Men about?
- A wartime tribute to the men who built Canada's merchant ships during World War II and those who sailed in them. Alternating scenes in Canadian shipyards and at a merchant seamen's school show a ship taking shape as young men are trained to join its crew. When Hull 39 is launched, we follow it out to sea and hear the crew talking over their work and experiences in action.
- Who directed Ships and Men?
- Ships and Men was directed by Leslie McFarlane.
- How long is Ships and Men?
- Ships and Men has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Ships and Men?
- Ships and Men is a Drama film.
- Where was Ships and Men produced?
- Ships and Men was produced in Canada.