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The Great Arctic Seal Hunt

Accession number: 
1927.0022
Alternate Titles: 
The Swilin' Racket
Original title

Producers:

Directors of Photography:

Production Years: 
1927
Release Year: 
  • 1928
  • 1941 (Re-release in Canada)

Languages:

  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 35mm
  • Silent
  • Black and White
Length (feet): 
1100 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
25

Subjects:

Holding Institutions: 

Library and Archives Canada:35mm, 16mm, VHS, digibeta.
"A documentary film about the way of life, courage, skill and hardihood of Newfoundland sealers. Setting sail from Newfoundland aboard the S.S. Beothic, the film follows the sealers as they make their way to arctic seal hunting grounds. Highlighted are difficulties with weather and heavy pack ice, and seal hunting scenes."

Comments: 
This film is the re-edited version of the original work 'The Swilin' Racket.'