About this movie
Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour of the art, the National Gallery of Canada's "Comic Art Traditions in Canada, 1941–45". This is Nelvana Enterprises' first film.
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How long is The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! has a runtime of 24m ( and 24 minutes).
Who directed The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! was directed by Patrick Loubert and released in 1971.
What genre is The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! is a Documentary film (1971).
Who stars in The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The cast of The Great Canadian Comic Books! includes Adrian Dingle, Cy Bell, Les Barker, Martin Lavut, Suki Falkner.
