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Accession number: 
1951.0023

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Production Years: 
1951

Languages:

  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Colour
  • Sound
Length (feet): 
1178 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
30

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Library and Archives Canada: 16mm.
"This film deals with the 1951 Canadian Open Golf Championship, which was held at the Mississauge Golf and Country Club in Toronto. Scenes inculde: a golf clinic with Lawson Little, introduction of leading golfers, the four day tournament, and the awards presentation. The winner was the defending champion, Jim Ferrier of Australia. Stan Leonard won the Rivermead Cup for being the top Canadian finisher."

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"Business in Motion: Films of Current Interest," Canadian Business 24 (December 1951): 104.
"Shot during the 1951 Canadian Golf Open Championship at Mississauga Golf Club, Toronto, this film shows some of the outstanding play during the matches. The spotlight falls particularly on Jim Ferrier, Australian-born champion, who retained the Open title."

Crawley Films, Free Films: Sources of Free 16mm Sponsored Films in Canada Compiled and Published by Crawley Films (Ottawa: Crawley Films, April 1969): 35.
"Canadian Open Golf Championships, each year from 1948 to present."