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John Hirsch: A Portrait of a Man and a Theatre

Mort Ransen

1965 28 min

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John Hirsch's infectious enthusiasm led to the creation of the Manitoba Theatre Centre. This film is about his passion for theatre and its contribution to the city of Winnipeg.

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John Hirsch's infectious enthusiasm led to the creation of the Manitoba Theatre Centre. This film is about his passion for theatre and its contribution to the city of Winnipeg.

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Credits

• director
  Mort Ransen
  
• producer
  Julian Biggs
  
• photography
  Mike Lente
  
• sound
  André Hourlier
  
  Ron Alexander
  
  Roger Lamoureux
  
• editing
  Tony Lower
  
• sound editing
  Marguerite Payette
  

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