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Twilight of an Era (1934-1939)

Twilight of an Era (1934-1939)

| 29 min

This documentary examines some of the important events in Canada during the Depression years: the Moose River mine disaster, the great drought on the prairies and the introduction of a transatlantic air service between Canada and Europe. The film also looks at the major world events that influenced Canada: the abdication of the king of England; civil war in Spain; Hitler's rise to power and Canada's declaration of war on Germany. Part of the Between Two Wars series.

See also
History - Canada - 1920-1945
War, Conflict and Peace
All subjects
Credits
  • producer
    William Weintraub
  • script
    William Weintraub
  • executive producer
    Nicholas Balla
  • sound
    Michael McKennirey
    Karl Duplessis
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • editing
    Margaret Ellis
    George Kaczender
    Nicholas Balla
  • re-recording
    George Croll
    Ted Haley
  • music
    Eldon Rathburn
    Joan Edward
    Malca Gillson

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