Laughter in My Soul(1983)
Laughter in My Soul Synopsis
This short documentary profiles cartoonist, painter, humorist, publisher, iconographer, and teacher Jacob Maydanyk. Part of the first wave of Ukrainian immigrants who arrived in Canada between 1896-1914, Maydanyk was an imaginative artist who created the beloved comic strip character Shteef Tabachniuk, a hapless and endearing galoot who became a folk hero to Ukrainian immigrants. Laughter in My Soul is a tribute to the dignity and heroism of those early pioneers and to those whose spirit lives on, to those who had laughter in their souls.
Laughter in My Soul (1983) is a documentary film directed by Halya Kuchmij, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 27m. It stars John Colicos, Myron Oryschuk, Doreen Brownstone and Brian Richardson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Halya Kuchmij
- Writers:
- Halya Kuchmij
- Producers:
- Wolf Koenig, Halya Kuchmij
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Laughter in My Soul Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Colicos
as Narrator
- Myron Oryschuk
Myron Oryschuk
as Character Voices
- Doreen Brownstone
Doreen Brownstone
as Character Voices
- Brian Richardson
Brian Richardson
as Character Voices
- Cecil Semchyshyn
Cecil Semchyshyn
as Character Voices
- Lukia Skolney
Lukia Skolney
as Character Voices
- Jacob Maydanyk
Jacob Maydanyk
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Halya Kuchmij, written by Halya Kuchmij, produced by Wolf Koenig and Halya Kuchmij.
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Laughter in My Soul Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Laughter in My Soul – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Laughter in My Soul?
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The main cast of Laughter in My Soul (1983) includes John Colicos, Myron Oryschuk, Doreen Brownstone, Brian Richardson and Cecil Semchyshyn. The film was directed by Halya Kuchmij. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Laughter in My Soul released?
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Laughter in My Soul was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 27m.
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Laughter in My Soul (1983) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.