Trans-Canada Express (1944)
This short documentary from the Canada Carries On series celebrates the contribution of Canada’s railroads to the war effort. The film includes a sequence from Buster Keaton's 1926 silent comedy The General, as well as a re-enactment of Lord Strathcona driving the final spike into the Canadian Pacific Railway Line.
Director: Stanley Hawes
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: March 14, 1944
Cast
- Lorne Greene - Narrator (voice)
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stanley Hawes
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trans-Canada Express about?
- This short documentary from the Canada Carries On series celebrates the contribution of Canada’s railroads to the war effort. The film includes a sequence from Buster Keaton's 1926 silent comedy The General, as well as a re-enactment of Lord Strathcona driving the final spike into the Canadian Pacific Railway Line.
- Who directed Trans-Canada Express?
- Trans-Canada Express was directed by Stanley Hawes.
- Who stars in Trans-Canada Express?
- Trans-Canada Express stars Lorne Greene.
- How long is Trans-Canada Express?
- Trans-Canada Express has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Trans-Canada Express?
- Trans-Canada Express is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was Trans-Canada Express produced?
- Trans-Canada Express was produced in Canada.