Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) (1960)

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.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Margaret Ellis, Nicholas Balla
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canada, canadian history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) about?
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.
How long is Twilight of an Era (1934-1939)?
Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Twilight of an Era (1934-1939)?
Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) is a Documentary film.
Where was Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) produced?
Twilight of an Era (1934-1939) was produced in Canada.