Movie Description
The Great Canadian Comic Books!
(1971)Overview
Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour of the art, the National Gallery of Canada's "Comic Art Traditions in Canada, 1941–45". This is Nelvana Enterprises' first film.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Hirsh,Patrick Loubert
- Producer : Sam Levene
- Editor : Don Haig
- Cast : Adrian Dingle,Cy Bell,Les Barker,Martin Lavut,Suki Falkner
Cast
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Great Canadian Comic Books!
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 24m
Production CompaniesCBC,Marvin Melnyk Associates Ltd.
Genres
- Documentary
