Movie Description

Trans-Canada Express

Trans-Canada Express

(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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleTrans-Canada Express

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1944-03-14

Original Language

Runtime 00h 19m

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary
  • War