Toronto Boom Town (1951)

This short documentary studies the contrast between the sedate Toronto of the turn of the century and the thriving, expanding metropolis of 1951. Aerial views give evidence of the conversion of the old Toronto into the new--the city with towering skyscrapers, teeming traffic arteries, vast industrial developments and far-reaching residential areas housing over a million people. Toronto's mid-century progress is also Canada's, as manifested in the building of Canada's first subway, and in the bustle of the nation's greatest trading centre--the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Director: Leslie McFarlane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leslie McFarlane
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toronto Boom Town about?
This short documentary studies the contrast between the sedate Toronto of the turn of the century and the thriving, expanding metropolis of 1951. Aerial views give evidence of the conversion of the old Toronto into the new--the city with towering skyscrapers, teeming traffic arteries, vast industrial developments and far-reaching residential areas housing over a million people. Toronto's mid-century progress is also Canada's, as manifested in the building of Canada's first subway, and in the bustle of the nation's greatest trading centre--the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Who directed Toronto Boom Town?
Toronto Boom Town was directed by Leslie McFarlane.
How long is Toronto Boom Town?
Toronto Boom Town has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Toronto Boom Town?
Toronto Boom Town is a Documentary film.
Where was Toronto Boom Town produced?
Toronto Boom Town was produced in Canada.