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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

19539mRoman Kroitor

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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.

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ImmigrantPortraitRailway StationWinnipegPolish

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What is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953) about?

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.

Who stars in Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman stars Paul Tomkowicz (Himself), Tommy Tweed (Narrator). The film was directed by Roman Kroitor.

How long is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman has a runtime of 9 min and premiered in 1953.

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