Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle

January 1, 1961

32 minutes

John Howe

History Drama

Overview

This film is a reconstruction of Robert Baldwin’s involvement in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Though bound to the cause of constitutional reform by principle, Baldwin’s heart was with the rebels and in the midst of armed revolt, he withdrew to fight a lonely battle with himself.

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Movie Details

Release Date

January 1, 1961

Runtime

32 minutes

Director

John Howe

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Cast

Leo Ciceri

Robert Baldwin

Ed McGibbon

Samuel Lount

Alan Mills

Peter Mathews

Alfred Gallagher

Doctor Baldwin

Ivor Barry

Sir George Arthur

Alan King

Sir Francis Bond Head?

Phyllis Carter

Douglas Rain

William Lyon Mackenzie

Margaret Cunningham

Henry Ramer

Francis Hincks

Norman Ettlinger

Colonel James FitzGibbon

Gerald Rowan

Dr. John Strachan?

Gillie Fenwick

Sir Francis Bond Head

Leslie Yeo

John Montgomery