Careers and Cradles

Overview

This short documentary is a snapshot of the revolutionary change in status enjoyed by women between the turn of the 20th century and 1947. The film notes the significance of this evolution, highlighting women who today command respect as leaders in government, industry, science and the arts. Women's organizations and leaders, among them Senator Cairine Wilson, symphony orchestra conductor Ethel Stark and Madame Thérèse Casgrain, discuss the challenges of their times.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1947

Original language

English

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Cairine Wilson,Thérèse Casgrain,Ethel Stark

Director

Jack Olsen

Producer

Sydney Newman

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt6000328