Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death
Synopsis
A vignette about a 1912 fly-swatting contest organized by The Toronto Daily Star to draw attention to the danger posed to public health by flies. Through archival photographs and newspaper headlines the highlights of the contest are reviewed in a light, humorous manner. The winner, a determined young lady named Beatrice White, killed over 500 000 flies during the six-week contest and was dubbed the "Angel of Death" by the paper.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Webber
- Original Title
- Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Webber
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Webber
Director
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What is Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death about?
A vignette about a 1912 fly-swatting contest organized by The Toronto Daily Star to draw attention to the danger posed to public health by flies. Through archival photographs and newspaper headlines the highlights of the contest are reviewed in a light, humorous manner. The winner, a determined young lady named Beatrice White, killed over 500 000 flies during the six-week contest and was dubbed the "Angel of Death" by the paper.
Who directed Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death?
Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death was directed by Ron Webber.
Who stars in Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death?
The principal cast of Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death includes Not specified.
When was Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death released and how long is it?
Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2m.