Corvette Port Arthur

This short documentary examines the role of convoy ships during World War II, focusing on the Corvette Port Arthur. The corvette, a highly mobile weapon of destruction, is used to combat German U-boats and escort convoys through the Atlantic Ocean. Following the corvette through an encounter with an enemy submarine, the film offers a glimpse into a day in the life of the Royal Canadian Navy.

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Film Credits

director
Joris Ivens
producer
Joris Ivens
editing
Joris Ivens
camera
François Villiers
Osmond H. Borradaile
John Norwood
sound
William H. Lane
Charles Quick
sound recording
Gordon Fraser
sound editing
J.R. Hunter
voice
Allan Field
music
Louis Applebaum

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