NFB Collection
Heroes of the Atlantic
194115 minFilm: Documentary
Direction: J.D. Davidson
Production: Stanley Hawes
Script: Stuart LeggGraham McInnes
Produced during the organizational transition between the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau and the NFB.
This title is an acquisition.
A revelation in human terms of the work of the Merchant Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy in the crucial battle of the Atlantic. In port, while their ships are reloaded, sailors of every nationality throng entertainment centres. Ashore, civilians labour to produce munitions and foodstuffs, or learn in training schools to take their place in the Atlantic front line. When once more the ships are ready, minesweepers clear the channel, planes of the air patrol keep watch for distant danger, and another convoy steams out to sea.
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Subject categories
- War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films > Allied Military OperationsCanadian Military OperationsRoyal Canadian NavyShips and Shipbuilding
- History - Canada - 1920-1945 > Canadian Military ForcesWorld War IIWorld War II Military Operations
Credits
- director
- J.D. Davidson
- photography
- J.D. Davidson
- producer
- Stanley Hawes
- script
- Stuart Legg
- Graham McInnes
- sound
- William H. Lane
- C.J. Quick