Farewell Oak Street(1953)
Farewell Oak Street Synopsis
This documentary presents a before-and-after picture of people in a large-scale public housing project in Toronto. Due to a housing shortage, they were forced to live in squalid, dingy flats and ramshackle dwellings on a crowded street in Regent Park North; now they have access to new, modern housing developments designed to offer them privacy, light and space.
Farewell Oak Street (1953) is a documentary film directed by Grant McLean, released on June 15, 1953 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Roxanna Bond, Bonnie Brooks, Gerald Campbell and Eric Clavering. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Grant McLean
- Producers:
- Gordon Burwash
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Farewell Oak Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Roxanna Bond
Roxanna Bond
- Bonnie Brooks
Bonnie Brooks
- Gerald Campbell
Gerald Campbell
- Eric Clavering
Eric Clavering
- Andy Halmay
Andy Halmay
as Welfare Man
- Cosie Lee
Cosie Lee
- Edgar Marshall
Edgar Marshall
- Douglas Masters
Douglas Masters
- Jim McRae
Jim McRae
Kate Reid
as Welfare Woman
Lorne Greene
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Grant McLean, produced by Gordon Burwash.
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Farewell Oak Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Farewell Oak Street – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Farewell Oak Street?
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The main cast of Farewell Oak Street (1953) includes Roxanna Bond, Bonnie Brooks, Gerald Campbell, Eric Clavering and Andy Halmay. The film was directed by Grant McLean. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Farewell Oak Street released?
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Farewell Oak Street was released on June 15, 1953 and runs for 17m.
Is Farewell Oak Street worth watching?
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Farewell Oak Street (1953) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.