Cornet at Night
“A memory of boyhood on a northern Saskatchewan farm.”
Synopsis
Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, this short film recalls rural life on the Prairies in the 1930s. In the film a farmer's young son, sent to town to hire a man for the harvest, readily accepts when an itinerant trumpet player, down on his luck, begs a chance. He is hardly the kind of man the boy's father had in mind, but that night his trumpet speaks from the shadows and everyone pauses to listen.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Jackson
- Original Score
- Donald Douglas
- Original Title
- Cornet at Night
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Jackson
Stanley Jackson, Sinclair Ross
Donald Douglas
François Séguillon
Kirk Jones
Peter Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Jackson
Screenplay
Peter Jones
Producer
Kirk Jones
Editor
François Séguillon
Director of Photography
Stanley Jackson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornet at Night
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What is Cornet at Night about?
Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, this short film recalls rural life on the Prairies in the 1930s. In the film a farmer's young son, sent to town to hire a man for the harvest, readily accepts when an itinerant trumpet player, down on his luck, begs a chance. He is hardly the kind of man the boy's father had in mind, but that night his trumpet speaks from the shadows and everyone pauses to listen.
Who directed Cornet at Night?
Cornet at Night was directed by Stanley Jackson.
Who stars in Cornet at Night?
The principal cast of Cornet at Night includes Not specified.
When was Cornet at Night released and how long is it?
Cornet at Night was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Cornet at Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cornet at Night was composed by Donald Douglas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cornet at Night?
Cornet at Night holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).