Paul Tomkowicz: street-railway switchman /

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...

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Corporate Author: National Film Board of Canada
Other Authors: Kroitor, Roman (Director, Producer), Daly, Tom, 1918- (Producer), Tweed, Tommy, 1908-1971 (Narrator)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: Canada : National Film Board of Canada, 1954.
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