Women at Work
Synopsis
An introduction to the employment picture in Canada in the late 1950s, designed to inform potential immigrants of job opportunities existing for women. The film reviews many fields of work in which women are engaged, ranging from the highly specialized to the unskilled, and shows much of it being performed by women who have come to Canada from many different lands. Placement services and information services established to help newly arrived immigrants are shown in operation. Viewed from a modern perspective, the greater part of the film accepts as normal the waste of women's talents in repetitive or service jobs while elevating this work to the status of a career. Currently distributed only in 13-minute abridged form.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Sparling
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Women at Work
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 01/01/1958
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Sparling
Eldon Rathburn
Grant Crabtree
Gordon Sparling
Gordon Sparling, Nicholas Balla
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Sparling
Director
Gordon Sparling
Producer
Gordon Sparling
Editor
Grant Crabtree
Director of Photography
Eldon Rathburn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women at Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women at Work
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Women at Work about?
An introduction to the employment picture in Canada in the late 1950s, designed to inform potential immigrants of job opportunities existing for women. The film reviews many fields of work in which women are engaged, ranging from the highly specialized to the unskilled, and shows much of it being performed by women who have come to Canada from many different lands. Placement services and information services established to help newly arrived immigrants are shown in operation. Viewed from a modern perspective, the greater part of the film accepts as normal the waste of women's talents in repetitive or service jobs while elevating this work to the status of a career. Currently distributed only in 13-minute abridged form.
Who directed Women at Work?
Women at Work was directed by Gordon Sparling.
Who stars in Women at Work?
The principal cast of Women at Work includes Not specified.
When was Women at Work released and how long is it?
Women at Work was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Women at Work?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women at Work was composed by Eldon Rathburn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women at Work?
Women at Work holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).