The Case of Charlie Gordon (1939)
The first film ever distributed by the NFB, The Case of Charlie Gordon focuses on an unemployed young Canadian who has never held a job. In the late '30s, there were many in Charlie's position. Determined to change this, a committee was formed to team up local employers with these young men. Through their efforts, and with the help of the Federal Government, people were trained and employed. As a result, their hopeless attitudes were transformed into a readiness to learn and be useful members of society.
Director: Stuart Legg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1939
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
unemployment, employment
More Films by Director: Stuart Legg
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Charlie Gordon about?
- The first film ever distributed by the NFB, The Case of Charlie Gordon focuses on an unemployed young Canadian who has never held a job. In the late '30s, there were many in Charlie's position. Determined to change this, a committee was formed to team up local employers with these young men. Through their efforts, and with the help of the Federal Government, people were trained and employed. As a result, their hopeless attitudes were transformed into a readiness to learn and be useful members of society.
- Who directed The Case of Charlie Gordon?
- The Case of Charlie Gordon was directed by Stuart Legg.
- How long is The Case of Charlie Gordon?
- The Case of Charlie Gordon has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Charlie Gordon?
- The Case of Charlie Gordon is a Drama film.
- Where was The Case of Charlie Gordon produced?
- The Case of Charlie Gordon was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Case of Charlie Gordon?
- The themes of The Case of Charlie Gordon include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.