CinemaOSMovie · 1975 · 0h 28m

Jack Rabbit

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

This short film retraces the life of Herman Smith Johannsen – the man who introduced the sport of cross-country skiing to Canadians. From past to present, his life story is portrayed through pictures from sports newsreels, Norwegian archives and his family album. The film catches up with him at both the Canadian Ski Marathon, where he is the honoured guest, and on a return trip to his native Norway.

Directed byWilliam Brind

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 28m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1975
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Stanley Jackson

Narrator

Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen

Self

Creative team
Directed by
William Brind
Produced by
William Brind

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