A couple operates a shady maternity home in 1930s/1940s Nova Scotia. Based on a true story.
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- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Susan Clark | ... |
Lila Young
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| Peter MacNeill | ... |
William Young
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| Catherine Fitch | ... |
Iris
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| Michael Riley | ... |
Russell Cameron
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| Cedric Smith | ... |
Frank Davis
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| Nicholas Campbell | ... |
Clayton Oliver
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| Corinne Conley | ... |
Mrs. Chadway
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Chris Wiggins | ... |
Senator Danver
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| Shannon Lawson | ... |
Ann O'Dwyer
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Steven Sutcliffe | ... |
Peter
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| Stephanie Morgenstern | ... |
Dorothy / Daisy
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Dan MacDonald | ... |
Frederick Coolen
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Mairon Bennett | ... |
Eva / Rose
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Peter Faussett | ... |
Walter Lang
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Graham McPherson | ... |
Dr. Smith
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Desmond Ellis | ... |
Mr. McCredy
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Francine Volker | ... |
Mrs. McCready
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| Colin Fox | ... |
Rutledge
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| Dan Lett | ... |
Robertson
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John Swindells | ... |
Judge Doull
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Mark Burgess | ... |
Clerk
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| David Eisner | ... |
Mr. Kellerman
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| Maria Ricossa | ... |
Mrs. Kellerman
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| Miranda de Pencier | ... |
May Wilson
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Anne Anglin | ... |
Pearl Fell
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Chris Benson | ... |
Cliff Fell
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| Jonathan Potts | ... |
Lester Wilson
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Michael Shepherd | ... |
Reverend Beggs
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Bruce McFee | ... |
Macdonald
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| Bruce Clayton | ... |
David Willis
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| Heather Hodgson | ... |
Virginia Willis
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Greg Ellwand | ... |
John
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Joan Massiah | ... |
Matron
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James B. Douglas | ... |
Dr. Kennedy
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Glen Peloso | ... |
Photographer
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| Richard Fitzpatrick | ... |
Crown Attorney
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Bob Clout | ... |
Defence Attorney
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| Gordon Masten | ... |
1st Trial Jury Foreman
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Ian Downie | ... |
2nd Trial Jury Foreman
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Dennis Sweeting | ... |
Second Trial Judge
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Emma Cross | ... |
Irene
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| Melody A. Johnson | ... |
Fiona
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| Nicole Parker | ... |
Lily
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Marilyn Boyle | ... |
Mrs. McPhee
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Valerie Hawkins | ... |
Vivian
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| Kelly Fiddick | ... |
Jim
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| Yank Azman | ... |
Mr. Stone
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Karen Waddell | ... |
Mrs. Stone
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Kristen Bone | ... |
Ruth (Age 5 / 6)
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| Blake McGrath | ... |
Simon (Age 7 / 8)
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John David Wood | ... |
Daniel (age 10 / 11)
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Mercedes Grundy | ... |
Ruth (Age 9)
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Matthew Moore | ... |
Simon (Age 11)
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T.J. Lindley | ... |
Daniel (age 14)
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Directed by
| Don McBrearty | ||
Written by
| Raymond Storey | ... | () |
Produced by
| Trudy Grant | ... | executive producer |
| Noella Nesdoly | ... | line producer |
| Kevin Sullivan | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Manfred Guthe | ||
Editing by
| Mairin Wilkinson | ||
Editorial Department
| Bernie Clayton | ... | on-line editor |
| Lorraine Grant | ... | colorist |
| Dov Samuel | ... | first assistant editor |
| Julie Steiner | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
| John Vu | ... | post-production assistant |
| Ben Wilkinson | ... | assistant editor |
| Alex Au Yong | ... | post-production coordinator |
Art Direction by
| Nancey Pankiw | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ken Beaudry | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth Secord | ||
Makeup Department
| Rhosael Ciandre | ... | hair stylist |
| Anne Marie Gough | ... | makeup artist |
| Elizabeth Kuchurean | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Noella Nesdoly | ... | production manager |
| Pat Schofield | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Megan Banning | ... | third assistant director |
| Marek Posival | ... | second assistant director |
| Bruce Speyer | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Becky Constantinides | ... | construction coordinator |
| Peter Constantinides | ... | construction manager |
| Kenneth Coontz | ... | property master (as Ken Coontz) |
| Darcy Ellard | ... | construction laborer |
| Frauke Illing | ... | lead dresser |
| Stephen Levitt | ... | lead dresser |
| Susie Mah | ... | second assistant art director |
| Sean McLoughlin | ... | art department assistant |
| Charles Mitchell | ... | key scenic artist |
| James Oswald | ... | first assistant art director |
| Travis Staley | ... | head carpenter |
| Woody Stewart | ... | assistant property master |
| Rob Valeriote | ... | carpenter |
| Jon Walmsley | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Ervin Copestake | ... | sound mixer |
| Barry Gilmore | ... | dialogue editor |
| Peter Kelly | ... | assistant sound mixer |
| Jeremy MacLaverty | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Paul McGlashan | ... | boom operator |
| Daniel Pellerin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Sievert | ... | foley artist |
| Peter Winninger | ... | assistant sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Zeinab Fattahi | ... | restoration supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lothar Bahr | ... | second assistant camera |
| Roger Bate | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Bate | ... | electrician |
| Sean Bourdeau | ... | assistant key grip |
| Ray Bronstein | ... | camera operator |
| Brian Cole | ... | generator operator |
| Richard Emerson | ... | key grip |
| Marni Grossman | ... | still photographer |
| Mitch Holmes | ... | dolly grip |
| Patrick King | ... | daily grip |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer |
| Neil Saito | ... | electrician |
| Phil Shwab | ... | best boy |
| Alistair Vogan | ... | grip |
| Robert Zimmerman | ... | first assistant camera (as Bob Zimmerman) |
Casting Department
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting |
| Richard Ruggaber | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kevin Barry | ... | assistant wardrobe master |
| Pirjo Koho | ... | daily wardrobe assistant |
| Petra Kraujansky | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Dawn Spry | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| A.J. Hordal | ... | location production assistant |
| Dan Matthews | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Daniel Pellerin | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Samantha Armstrong | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Mein | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Kevin Robbin | ... | driver captain |
Additional Crew
| Helen Asimakis | ... | creative supervisor |
| Bette L. Cahill | ... | consultant |
| George Howse | ... | production assistant |
| Carol Huson | ... | assistant accountant |
| Anna Maria Logozzo | ... | communications |
| Lorien G. Mitchell | ... | craft service |
| Peter Muldoon | ... | production accountant |
| Lionel Purcell | ... | animal wrangler |
| Carole Rosenberg | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Phil Serruya | ... | assistant to producer |
| Fran Solomon | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrew Toth | ... | craft service assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Movie Home Channel (Netherlands) (VHS)
- World Movies (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances Canada (completion guarantor)
- Sullivan Entertainment (production services)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the true story of The Ideal Maternity Home (IMH). The IMH began as a home, for local couples and a discreet place for unwed mothers, both groups could find maternity care, there. The homeboperated from 1928 until 1947 by William Peach Young and his wife Lila Gladys Young; William was a chiropractor and Lila was a midwife, who also billed herself as an obstetrician. The home, through several attempts by the government, was eventually forced to shut down. See more » |