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City of Gold (1957)

Genre : History, Documentary

Runtime : 22M

Director : Wolf Koenig, Colin Low

Synopsis

This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Using a collection of still photographs, the film juxtaposes the Dawson City at the height of the gold rush with its bustling taverns and dance halls with the more tranquil Dawson City of the present.

Actors

Pierre Berton
Pierre Berton
Narrator

Crews

Wolf Koenig
Wolf Koenig
Director
Colin Low
Colin Low
Director
Roman Kroitor
Roman Kroitor
Writer
Pierre Berton
Pierre Berton
Writer
Gilbert Choquette
Gilbert Choquette
Writer
Tom Daly
Tom Daly
Producer
Eldon Rathburn
Eldon Rathburn
Music
Wolf Koenig
Wolf Koenig
Director of Photography
George Croll
George Croll
Sound Recordist
Colin Low
Colin Low
Director of Photography
Douglas Roberts
Douglas Roberts
Director of Photography

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