8 Documentary War

Trans-Canada Express

1944
Trailer
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.
Release Date
1944-03-14
Status
Released
Original Title
Trans-Canada Express
Runtime
19 min
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Canada
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
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.
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