The Book of Vaudeville
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: FAR002
Producer: Farpoint Films
Producing Agencies: Farpoint Films Inc.
Subject: Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Drama, History, Music, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2011
Running Time: 46:02
In 1950, Gene Shelly rescued the tattered remains of an ancient scrapbook from a Winnipeg demolition site. This is the story of that mysterious book, and the group of performers who unlocked its secrets.
Featuring: Onalee Ames, Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper, Jacqueline Loewen, Andrew Cecon, Dean Gunnarson, Stephen Eric McIntyre, Ross McMillan and Owen Clarke and his band.
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