Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953)

01/02/1953 (CA) • Documentary • 9m

Overview

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.

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953)

01/02/1953 (CA) • 9m

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigrant

portrait

railway station

winnipeg

polish

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