The Days of Whisky Gap (1961)

The Days of Whisky Gap

1961

Documentary History

Synopsis

Rousing tales of the North-West Mounted Police are brought to life through photos and artists' sketches. In 1873, the North-West Mounted Police were established to maintain law and order in the North-West Territories. They undertook a trek from Fort Dufferin, south of Winnipeg, to Fort Whoop-up, near present-day Lethbridge, Alberta. The force raised the flag and proclaimed the Queen's Law, ensuring that the Canadian West would not become a lawless, American-style frontier.

Credits

Director

Colin Low

Cast

Stanley Jackson as Narrator

Crew

Jim Wilson (Camera Operator)

John Spotton (Camera Operator)

Roy Nolan (Camera Operator)

John Spotton (Editor)

Tom Daly (Executive Producer)

Donald Douglas (Music)