topic:"Films" found 15 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Banff Events

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Wi…

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1985]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

20 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Banff Events

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1985]

Physical Description: 136 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Winter Carnival, RCMP Musical Ride, Banff Triathlon, and filming at Norquay Ski Hill.

Name Access: Beil, Charlie; Boyd, Larry; Carleton, Dorothy; Carleton, Ed; de Grandmaison, Sonia; Hart, E. J. (Ted); Harvey, Ralph; Madsen, Ken; Rummel, Lizzie; Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.; Simpson, Mary (Hallock); Stewart, Maryalice Harvey; Whyte, Catharine; Wright, Scotty

Subject Access: Automobiles; Back to Banff Day; Banff Winter Carnival; Buildings; Businesses; Banff townsite; Community events; Films and film making; Norquay Ski Hill; Parade; Portrait; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Ski areas; Skiing; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / B / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Hoax

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 139 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Hoax," including portraits of the director, cast, and crew, shots from scenes being filmed, and members of the cast interacting with locals.

Date Range: 1986

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / k / PA - 01 to PA - 139

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, k : Hoax

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / k / PA - 01 to PA - 139

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1986

Physical Description: 139 photographs : b&w & col. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Vanishing Act," called "Hoax" during production, 1986, directed by David Greene and starring Elliott Gould, Mike Farrell, Margo Kidder, and Fred Gwynne. A husband loses his wife during their honeymoon at a U.S. Rocky Mountain resort town. After going to local authorities to initiate a search, the mystery deepens when a strange woman shows up claiming to be his wife. Location filming primarily around the Banff townsite, including the Banff Park Lodge, CIBC, various private residences on Buffalo Street, and Banff Avenue.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 139 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Hoax," including portraits of the director, cast, and crew, shots from scenes being filmed, and members of the cast interacting with locals.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Banff Winter Carnival; Buildings; Businesses; Films and film making; Hotels; Mountains; Movie Stars; Norquay Ski Hill; Parades; Portrait; Winter; Winter Carnival

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / k / NA - 01 to NA - 55

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Housekeeping

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Housekeeping," including members of the crew filming inside a flooded house interior, portraits of cast members and the director, exterior shots of houses, group portraits of the cast and crew, and people skating on Spr…

Date Range: 1986-1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / l / PA - 01 to PA - 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

14 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, l : Housekeeping

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / l / PA - 01 to PA - 88

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1986-1987

Physical Description: 88 photographs : b&w & col. ; 14.8 x 10.1 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Housekeeping," 1987, directed by Bill Forsyth and starring Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, and Andrea Burchill. Set in the Pacific Northwest. After their mother commits suicide, two sisters go to live with their eccentric aunt in a remote mountain town Location filming primarily in Nelson, BC, but skating scenes were filmed on Spray Lakes Reservoir in Kananaskis. Trivia: Director Bill Forsyth original wanted to find a large frozen lake in the Yukon to film the skating scene that closes the movie. Bruno Engler, as the on-scene photographer in Nelson, suggested the much more accessible Spray Lakes near Canmore. The movie, which is set in the 1950s, was originally going to be filmed in the same location as the book its based on, Sandpoint Idaho. However, the town of Sandpoint had changed too much by 1986 to suit the film's needs and instead the town of Nelson, British Columbia was chosen.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Housekeeping," including members of the crew filming inside a flooded house interior, portraits of cast members and the director, exterior shots of houses, group portraits of the cast and crew, and people skating on Spray Lakes. Also includes documents: crew list and newspaper clippings.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Buildings; Films and film making; Mountains; Movie Stars; Portrait; Skating; Spray Lakes; Winter

Geographic Access: Nelson; British Columbia; Canmore; Kananaskis Country; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / l / NA - 01 to NA - 64

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Iceman

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 11 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "Iceman," mostly production shots from filming.

Date Range: 1984

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / m / PA - 01 to PA - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

4 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, m : Iceman

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / m / PA - 01 to PA - 11

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1984

Physical Description: 11 photographs : b&w ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Iceman," 1984, directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer, David Strathairn, and Danny Glover. A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 11 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "Iceman," mostly production shots from filming.

Subject Access: Films and film making; Movie Stars; Portrait; Winter; Women

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087452/?ref_=ttco_co_tt

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Natty Gann

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.

Date Range: 1984-1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, p : Natty Gann

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1984-1985

Physical Description: 44 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Natty Gann" [full title " The Journey of Natty Gann"], 1985, directed by Jeremy Kagan and starring Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, and Ray Wise. During the Great Depression, a young tomboy runs away from her Chicago guardian to join her father, who is working in a Pacific Northwest lumber camp. Riding the rails west, she teams up with tough, young hobos and a protective wolf. Location filming near the Crowsnest Pass and at Fort Steele Historic Park for the steam engine scenes, as well as the lower mainland region of British Columbia.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.

Subject Access: Animals; Children; Dogs; Films and film making; Horses; Indigenous Peoples; Mountains; Mountain Goats; Movie Stars; Portrait; Trains

Geographic Access: Crowsnest Pass; Fort Steele; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / p / NA - 01 to NA - 45

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Never Cry Wolf

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 45 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "Never Cry Wolf," consisting of portraits of cast and crew members, action shots from filming, wolves, horses, buildings, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from Bruno Engler to Robert Steinbrecher and …

Date Range: 1980-1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / q / PA - 01 to PA - 45

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, q : Never Cry Wolf

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / q / PA - 01 to PA - 45

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1980-1983

Physical Description: 45 photographs : b&w ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Never Cry Wolf," 1983, directed by Carroll Ballard and starring Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, and Zachary Ittimangnaq. A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species. Location filming throughout Alaska and the Yukon.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 45 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "Never Cry Wolf," consisting of portraits of cast and crew members, action shots from filming, wolves, horses, buildings, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from Bruno Engler to Robert Steinbrecher and a crew list for the production.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Animals; Buildings; Cabins and shelters; Films and film making; Horses; Indigenous Peoples; Mountains; Movie Stars; Portrait; Wolves

Geographic Access: Alaska; Yukon

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / q / NA - 01 to NA - 13

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086005/locations?ref_=tt_dt_loc

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Ski Lift to Death

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 84 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Ski Lift to Death," consisting of shots of the crew and director during the filming of a gondola scene, action shots of a party in a local bar, wildlife, portraits, and more. Also includes a photocopy of the call sheet …

Date Range: 1977-1978

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / s / PA - 01 to PA - 84

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, s : Ski Lift to Death

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / s / PA - 01 to PA - 84

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1977-1978

Physical Description: 84 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Ski Lift to Death" [alternately known as "Snowblind"], 1987, directed by William Wiard and starring Deborah Raffin, Charles Frank, Howard Duff, Clu Gulager, and Suzy Chaffee. Romance and intrigue at a Rocky Mountain ski resort ends with two derailed ski-lift gondolas hanging from a cable. An ex-gangster hangs in one of the gondolas while an assassin maneuvers to bump him off. Location filming in Banff National Park, including Sunshine and Lake Louise ski areas, the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Banff Springs Hotel, and various downtown locations. Rumour has it that none of Banff’s ski areas wanted their lifts associated with a film called Ski Lift to Death, but the Sulphur Mountain Gondola was willing to use their gondola cars for the derailing stunt. Many Banff locals appear in nightclub and ski hill scenes.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 84 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Ski Lift to Death," consisting of shots of the crew and director during the filming of a gondola scene, action shots of a party in a local bar, wildlife, portraits, and more. Also includes a photocopy of the call sheet for shooting on December 7, 1977.

Subject Access: Animals; Banff townsite; Buildings; Deer; Films and film making; Gondolas; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Movie Stars; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Sulphur Mountain Gondola; Sunshine Village; Winter; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / s / NA - 01 to NA - 38

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: To Touch the Wind

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 35 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "To Touch the Wind," consisting of shots of the crew and director, action shots of a plane flying overhead and being shot at, portraits, and a tamed bear. Also includes two different crew lists.

Date Range: 1980-1981

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / u / PA - 01 to PA - 35

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, u : To Touch the Wind

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / u / PA - 01 to PA - 35

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1980-1981

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "To Touch the Wind" [officially titled "Kelly" and also known as "Like Father, Like Daughter"], 1981, directed by Chistopher Chapman and starring Robert Logan, George Clutesi, Elaine Nalee, and Twyla-Dawn Vokins. A young girl escapes a broken home and school problems by travelling to the Alaska wilderness to live with her father. Location filming mostly around the Canmore area (Spray Lakes Reservoir) and Seebe, with a brief scene filmed in Field, Yoho National Park.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 35 b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "To Touch the Wind," consisting of shots of the crew and director, action shots of a plane flying overhead and being shot at, portraits, and a tamed bear. Also includes two different crew lists.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Animals; Automobiles; Bears; Buildings; Children; Films and film making; Grizzly Bears; Mountains; Movie Stars; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canmore; Seebe; Alberta; Field; Yoho National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / u / NA - 01 to NA - 26 V190 / VI / M / x / u / NS - 01 to NS - 04

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Where the North Wind Blows

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 26 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Where the North Wind Blows," consisting of portraits and action shots of cast, wolves, bears, tigers, and various other shots of active filming.

Date Range: 1974-1975

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / v / PA - 01 to PA - 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, v : Where the North Wind Blows

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / v / PA - 01 to PA - 26

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1974-1975

Physical Description: 26 photographs : b&w ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Where the North Wind Blows" [working title: "The Snow Tigers"], 1975, directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Henry Brandon, Herbert Nelson, Dan Haggerty, and Fernando Celis . Set in Alaska, a burly trapper escapes into the wilderness after accidentally shooting his friend’s son. While pursuing a solitary life, he encounters a mother Siberian snow tiger and her cubs. When the tigress is killed by hunters, the trapper adopts the orphan tigers and defends them from hunters. Location filming mostly around the Kananaskis Country and Canmore areas.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 26 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Where the North Wind Blows," consisting of portraits and action shots of cast, wolves, bears, tigers, and various other shots of active filming.

Subject Access: Animals; Bears; Camps; Dogs; Films and film making; Grizzly Bears; Hunting; Mountains; Movie Stars; Portrait; Tigers; Winter; Wolves

Geographic Access: Canmore; Kananaskis Country; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / v / NA - 01 to NA - 04

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Why Shoot the Teacher?

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Why Shoot the Teacher?," consisting of portraits and action shots of cast and crew, interiors from the school house, people on horseback, horse-drawn wagons, prairies, and various buildings - both interior and exterior.…

Date Range: 1976-1977

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / w / PA - 01 to PA - 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

16 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, w : Why Shoot the Teacher?

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / w / PA - 01 to PA - 88

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1976-1977

Physical Description: 88 photographs : b&w ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Why Shoot the Teacher?" 1977, directed by Silvio Narizzano and starring Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Kenneth Griffith, and Chris Wiggins. Based on the book of the same name by Max Braithwaite, a newly graduated man from an eastern Canadian city accepts a teaching job in a one-room school house in rural Saskatchewan during the Great Depression. Living in the school house basement, he has a hard time connecting to the town or students, but eventually grows to understand and appreciate those around him, gaining their love and respect in return. Location filming mostly in and around Hanna, Alberta.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Why Shoot the Teacher?," consisting of portraits and action shots of cast and crew, interiors from the school house, people on horseback, horse-drawn wagons, prairies, and various buildings - both interior and exterior. Also includes the original and a photocopy of the Unit List and a newspaper clipping about the filming.