Lord Durham (1961)
This short drama is a portrait of colonial administrator, Governor General and statesman Lord Durham (1792-1840). When Durham recommended self-government in Canada, he closed the door on his own political success. But in the end, the policies he declared for Canada became the pattern for self-rule in the rest of the Commonwealth.
Director: John Howe
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Cast
- Powys Thomas - Lord Durham
- Ann Morrish - Lady Durham
- Joseph Shaw - Charles Buller
- Barry Morse - Gibbon Wakefield
- John Gillanders - Colonel Couper
- Alfred Gallagher - Dr. Baldwin
- Leo Ciceri - Robert Baldwin
- Paul Guèvremont - Henri Perrier
- Émile Genest - Louis Gauvreau
Screenplay
Music: Joan Edward
Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Howe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lord Durham about?
- This short drama is a portrait of colonial administrator, Governor General and statesman Lord Durham (1792-1840). When Durham recommended self-government in Canada, he closed the door on his own political success. But in the end, the policies he declared for Canada became the pattern for self-rule in the rest of the Commonwealth.
- Who directed Lord Durham?
- Lord Durham was directed by John Howe.
- Who stars in Lord Durham?
- Lord Durham stars Powys Thomas, Ann Morrish, Joseph Shaw, Barry Morse, John Gillanders, Alfred Gallagher.
- How long is Lord Durham?
- Lord Durham has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- Where was Lord Durham produced?
- Lord Durham was produced in Canada.