CinemaOSMovie · 1953 · 0h 9m

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

59%(14)IMDbDocumentary

A self-narrated portrait of a Polish immigrant in Winnipeg whose unglamorous job keeping streetcar switches working reveals dignity, resilience, and pride in everyday labor.

Directed byRoman Kroitor

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 9m
Language
EN
Released
January 2, 1953
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Roman Kroitor
Roman Kroitor
Produced by
Roman Kroitor
Roman Kroitor
Tom Daly

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