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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

★ 5.9/10•1953•9m•Documentary

A self-narrated portrait of a Polish immigrant in Winnipeg whose unglamorous job keeping streetcar switches working reveals dignity, resilience, and pride in everyday labor.

Roman Kroitor · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime9m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 2, 1953

Actors

Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

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