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The Great Canadian Comic Books! (1971)

Movie 24 min

Documentary

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.

Michael Hirsh Director Patrick Loubert Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1971
Runtime
24 min
Country
Studio
, Marvin Melnyk Associates Ltd.

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Cast

Adrian Dingle Himself Cy Bell Himself Les Barker Himself Martin Lavut Martin Lavut (voice) Suki Falkner (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Canadian Comic Books! about?
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.
Who directed The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! was directed by Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert.
Who stars in The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! stars Adrian Dingle, Cy Bell, Les Barker, Martin Lavut.
When was The Great Canadian Comic Books! released?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! is a 1971 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
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