Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953)

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

1953

Documentary

Synopsis

In this film, Paul Tomkowicz, Polish-born Canadian, talks about his job and his life in Canada. He compares his new life in the city of Winnipeg to the life he knew in Poland, marvelling at the freedom Canadians enjoy. In winter the rail-switches on streetcar tracks in Winnipeg froze and jammed with freezing mud and snow. Keeping them clean, whatever the weather, was the job of the switchman.

Credits

Director

Roman Kroitor

Cast

Paul Tomkowicz as Himself

Tommy Tweed as Narrator

Crew

Lorne C. Batchelor (Cinematography)

Roman Kroitor (Editor)

Tom Daly (Editor)

Robert Fleming (Music)

Roman Kroitor (Producer)