The Case of Charlie Gordon

The Case of Charlie Gordon

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1939

Runtime

0h 15m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

The Case of Charlie Gordon

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Director

Stuart Legg

Description

The first film ever distributed by the NFB, The Case of Charlie Gordon focuses on an unemployed young Canadian who has never held a job. In the late '30s, there were many in Charlie's position. Determined to change this, a committee was formed to team up local employers with these young men. Through their efforts, and with the help of the Federal Government, people were trained and employed. As a result, their hopeless attitudes were transformed into a readiness to learn and be useful members of society.