Trans-Canada Express

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Released March 14, 1944

Overview

This short documentary from the Canada Carries On series celebrates the contribution of Canada’s railroads to the war effort. The film includes a sequence from Buster Keaton's 1926 silent comedy The General, as well as a re-enactment of Lord Strathcona driving the final spike into the Canadian Pacific Railway Line.

Runtime

0h 19m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Trans-Canada Express


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada

Spoken Languages

    Production Companies

    • logo for ONF | NFB

      ONF | NFB

      United States

    Crew