topic:"Films" found 24 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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"Buffalo Bill" Scenes / Action Shots

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

17 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: V190 / I / F / 6 : Films and Film Making: Buffalo Bill

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Bruno Engler

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 16 Photographs: prints; b&w

History / Biographical: The Film "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson", was filmed in 1975 and released in 1976. The film was directed by Robert Altman and co-written by Robert Altman and Alan Rudolph. Key stars in the film include Paul Newman (Buffalo Bill), Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Bull), Joel Grey (The Producer), and Kevin McCarthy (The Publicist). Other actors include Harvey Keitel, Allan F. Nicholls, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine, Fred N. Larsen, Pat McCormick and Burt Lancaster. The movie was filmed on location at the Stoney Nakoda reservation in Morley, Alberta, and many of the film extras were from this community. Stoney Nakoda Chief Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Wind) played the role of Sitting Bull

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.

Notes: File box also contains paper envelopes which formerly held negative photographs. Negatives have been rehoused in file box V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52.

Name Access: Kaquitts, Frank; Newman, Paul; Engler, Bruno; Altman, Robert

Subject Access: Films and film making; Movie; Buffalo Bill; Filmaking; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074254/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Charge of the Snow Brigade

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot foll…

Date Range: 1970

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 06

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 5966

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 06

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1970

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 175'): 16 mm, col., silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot follows an outlaw trapper who steals a snowmobile from outside a North West Mounted Police outpost, prompting a Marx Brothers-style chase wherein the Mountie attempts to apprehend the outlaw on snowshoes, skis, horse, truck, and snowmobile, which he eventually does.

Subject Access: Activities; Automobiles; Filmaking; Films and film making; Horses; Mountains; North West Mounted Police; Ski touring; Skiing; Snowmobiles and snowmobiling; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Peyto Lake; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Potterton, Gerald

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Motion Picture Camera

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Date: 1970 – 1980

Material: metal; glass; plastic; fibre

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1201 a-ag

Description: Cinema Products’ CP-16R is a lightwieght professional 16mm motion picture camera, designed for either single or double system sound recording and accessories (a) CP - 16R camera head consisting of side cover with battery (it’s stuck), loading door, film transport movement, tape hook, mount for the …

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Title: Motion Picture Camera

Date: 1970 – 1980

Material: metal; glass; plastic; fibre

Dimensions: 21.0 x 22.5 x 48.5 cm

Description: Cinema Products’ CP-16R is a lightwieght professional 16mm motion picture camera, designed for either single or double system sound recording and accessories (a) CP - 16R camera head consisting of side cover with battery (it’s stuck), loading door, film transport movement, tape hook, mount for the magazine, magazine latch, reflex viewfinder, lens mount, carrying handle, control panel, film counter, lens cavity cap and handgrip. - see manual in archives (b) detachable lens - attached to camera(c) 3XL type magnetic recording head (d) magazine - with silver tape (e) magazine - will red tape(f) NC -4 nicad battery pack has a white sticker that says “TWO” on the side. Other battery stuck in camera - see condition(g) NCC - 6 Battery charger short cord(h) NCC - Battery charger with silver tape long cord(i) AC/DC power adaptor ‘dummy battery’(j) Remote operating battery cable (attached to i)(k) orientable viewfinder (attached to a)(l) camera casein black case:(m) Tiffen professional lens shade(n) lens no. 3 - white tape(o) Polarixer 49mm lens(p) Tiffen photar #85 series 9 lens in clear plastic case(q) lens 10x12 10x15 S9 in brown case(r) lens Brins and Sawyer cross-screen 3mm 73mm in brown case(s) lens Tiffen proffesional 72mm in brown case(t) 3 Filter no. 85 in yellow kodak paper case(u) Filter no. 85N3 in yellow kodak paper case in pen ‘1 stop - Daylight’(v) Filter 1A skylight in sm yellow kodak paper case(w) Filter 72mm sunset 3 in blue package(x) Kodak series V to V1 stepup ring(y) brown case with replacement parts, L keys, and various tools(z) blue and silver carrying case(aa) silver metal microphone in metal case(ab) gray and black headset(ac) large cable connector for microphone to camera head(ad) small cable connector for microphone to camera head(ae) Small microphone and wire around black metal reel(af) Small mike and wire in blue and black box(ag) Sekonic light reader

Subject: hEaD Hunter films; Eddie Hunter; Banff; ski; video; press camera; Cp-16R Reflex; microphone; lens; magazine; light reader; magnetic recording head; Cinema Productions

Credit: Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1201 a-ag

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Motion Pictures Production

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 122 b&w & col. prints of some production shots from various movies filmed throughout the Canadian Rockies. Films included: "The Iceman," "Call of the Wild Geese" [a 1961 German film, also called "Ruf der Wildgänse" which was shot partially at the Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch], "Rain…

Date Range: 1961-1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / PA - 01 to PA - 122

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

27 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, a : Motion Pictures Prod

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / PA - 01 to PA - 122

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1961-1987

Physical Description: 122 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 122 b&w & col. prints of some production shots from various movies filmed throughout the Canadian Rockies. Films included: "The Iceman," "Call of the Wild Geese" [a 1961 German film, also called "Ruf der Wildgänse" which was shot partially at the Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch], "Rainbow Boys" [1973, directed by Gerald "Jerry" Potterton], "The David Thompson Story" [1962], "Charge of the Snow Brigade" [1970, filmed at Bow Lake], "Ski Lift to Death" [1978 TV movie], "Stone Fox" [1987 TV movie], "Deadline for Murder" [1964, originally called "Naked Flame"], "Why Shoot the Teacher?" [1977]. Also includes documents: the crew list for the 1977 film, "A Matter of Inconvenience," a newspaper clipping from the Banff Crag & Canyon dated Wednesday, August 4 1982 about the filming of the C.B.C film "David," a newspaper clipping from the Vancouver Sun dated Wednest, March 28 1973 about the premier of "Rainbow Boys," and a newspaper clipping from the Calagry Herald dated Saturday, November 3 1979 about the filming of "To Elvis With Love."

Notes: Note: File contains some photographs that depict simulated violence and death.

Name Access: Bennett, Linda; Cullen, Peter; Gmoser, Hans; Groves, Billie; Heyman, Barton; Hoffman, Dustin; O'Keefe, Dennis; Pryor, Richard; Reed, Oliver; Rogers, Kasey; Ruscio, Al

Subject Access: Bugaboos; Buildings; Cabins; Films and film making; Helicopters; Horses; Hotels; Kananaskis Ranch; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Movie Stars; Skiing; Ski areas; Sunshine Village; Winter

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Banff National Park; Kananaskis; Lytton; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / a / NA - 01 to NA - 49

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Days of Heaven

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 164 b&w & col. prints of production photos from the shoot of "Days of Heaven" on the primary location in central Alberta. Includes portraits of cast and crew, action shots from filming, the farm house where the movie takes place, horse-drawn carriages and early model cars, small pl…

Date Range: 1976

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / c / PA - 01 to PA - 164

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

28 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, c : Days of Heaven

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / c / PA - 01 to PA - 164

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1976

Physical Description: 164 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Days of Heaven," 1976, directed by Terrence Malick, starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, and Linda Manz. A Chicago steelworker escapes to Texas with his girlfriend and sister. The trio joins a group of itinerant harvesters to work on a ranch owned by a bachelor farmer. Believing the young couple to be brother and sister, the farmer falls in love with the girl. The young boyfriend encourages the relationship and eventual marriage in hopes they can inherit the farm. Location: Two short scenes in Waterton Lakes National Park. Primary set location on a Hutterite colony near Raymond, Alberta. Other scenes filmed near Lethbridge and at Calgary’s Heritage Park. Won the Oscar for Best Cinematography

Scope & Content: File pertains to 164 b&w & col. prints of production photos from the shoot of "Days of Heaven" on the primary location in central Alberta. Includes portraits of cast and crew, action shots from filming, the farm house where the movie takes place, horse-drawn carriages and early model cars, small planes, a controlled burn, and behind the scenes shots of the cast and crew. File also contains documents: a mailing slip addressed to Bruno Engler from Lethbridge, cast and crew contact sheets, and a magazine clipping pertaining to the film.

Notes: Some photographs depict simulated violence, death, and severe burns.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Automobiles; Buildings; Films and film making; Fires; Helicopters; Horses; Movie Stars; Trains

Geographic Access: Lethbridge; Alberta

Language: English

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: First Hello

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 colour & b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "First Hello," mostly shots of filming on a mountain, including the film crew, actors, and helicopters.

Date Range: 1979-1981

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / PA - 01 to PA - 103

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, h : First Hello

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / PA - 01 to PA - 103

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1979-1981

Physical Description: 103 photographs : b&w & col. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "The High Country," alternately called "First Hello," 1981, directed by Harvey Hart and starring Timothy Bottoms and Linda Purl. A young fugitive joins up with a girl and escapes from her father and authorities by trekking into the Canadian Rockies backcountry. Though suffering from an intellectual disability, the girl soon proves to be far more capable in the wilderness than her companion. Location filming primarily around Canmore, Banff (mostly Sulphur Mountain), and Invermere.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 colour & b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "First Hello," mostly shots of filming on a mountain, including the film crew, actors, and helicopters.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Buildings; Climbing; Films and film making; Helicopters; Mountains; Movie Stars; Sulphur Mountain; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / h / NA - 01 to NA - 40

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: Mountain Maverick

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Mountain Maverick," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, shots of the sets (mostly mountain scenes), a few signed portraits from the stars, and contact sheets of negative proofs. Also inc…

Date Range: 1976-1977

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / o / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

28 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, o : Mountain Maverick

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / o / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1976-1977

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Across the Great Divide," called "Mountain Maverick" during production, 1977, directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Robert Logan, Heather Rattery, and Mark Edward Hall. Set in the American Rockies, 1876, a pair of orphans, aided by an itinerant gambler, make their way west through the wilderness to inherit a ranch in Oregon. Location filming primarily around the Seebe area, including Mickey Bailey's Wildlife Unlimited game farm at the base of Yamnuska, and the Mount Assiniboine area.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Mountain Maverick," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, shots of the sets (mostly mountain scenes), a few signed portraits from the stars, and contact sheets of negative proofs. Also includes some documents, mostly price lists.

Subject Access: Animals; Children; Coyote; Dogs; Films and film making; Helicopters; Hiking; Horses; Indigenous Peoples; Mountains; Mountain Goats; Movie Stars

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Kananaskis Country; Assiniboine Provincial Park; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / o / NA - 01 to NA - 24

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: 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: Ski Lift to Death - negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 93 b&w & colour negatives on 38 strips of film depicting production photos from the shoot of "Ski Lift to Death." Includes shots of the crew and director during the filming of a gondola scene and scenes on a ski hill, action shots of men doing trick jumps on skis, portraits of the …

Date Range: 1977-1978

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / s / NA - 01 to NA - 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative

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, s : Ski Lift to Death

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / s / NA - 01 to NA - 38

GMD: Film; Negative

Date Range: 1977-1978

Physical Description: 93 photographs : b&w and col. negatives ; 6.1 x 15.3 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 93 b&w & colour negatives on 38 strips of film depicting production photos from the shoot of "Ski Lift to Death." Includes shots of the crew and director during the filming of a gondola scene and scenes on a ski hill, action shots of men doing trick jumps on skis, portraits of the cast, and more.