Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

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Release DateJanuary 2, 1953
Runtime9m
StatusReleased
ProductionONF | NFB
LanguagesEnglish
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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

Synopsis

In this film, Paul Tomkowicz, Polish-born Canadian, talks about his job and his life in Canada. He compares his new life in the city of Winnipeg to the life he knew in Poland, marvelling at the freedom Canadians enjoy. In winter the rail-switches on streetcar tracks in Winnipeg froze and jammed with freezing mud and snow. Keeping them clean, whatever the weather, was the job of the switchman.

Cast & Crew

Director

Roman Kroitor
Roman Kroitor

Featured Cast

Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

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