Newfoundland: Atlantic Province (1949)

Newfoundland: Atlantic Province (1949) poster

With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving of Newfoundland's coat of arms in the tenth and formerly blank shield over the entrance to the Parliament Buildings, writing in stone another chapter of Confederation. So begins this survey of Canada's tenth province, Newfoundland, its resources and how its people live. The film takes us to St. John's, Corner Brook, Bell Island, and includes a visit to Labrador where we see the giant airport at Gander.

Director: Roger Morin, Sydney Newman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

newfoundland and labrador

More Films by Director: Roger Morin, Sydney Newman
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newfoundland: Atlantic Province about?
With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving of Newfoundland's coat of arms in the tenth and formerly blank shield over the entrance to the Parliament Buildings, writing in stone another chapter of Confederation. So begins this survey of Canada's tenth province, Newfoundland, its resources and how its people live. The film takes us to St. John's, Corner Brook, Bell Island, and includes a visit to Labrador where we see the giant airport at Gander.
Who directed Newfoundland: Atlantic Province?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province was directed by Roger Morin, Sydney Newman.
Who stars in Newfoundland: Atlantic Province?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province stars John Scott.
How long is Newfoundland: Atlantic Province?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Newfoundland: Atlantic Province?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province is a Documentary film.
Where was Newfoundland: Atlantic Province produced?
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province was produced in Canada.