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The Untold Story
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The Untold Story

1999-01-01 · 60 min · Not rated

History · Documentary · Drama

The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland (1999) is a docu-drama celebrating the thirty year struggle by the women of Newfoundland to win the right to vote.

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Directors
Greg Malone
Production companies
Codlessco, NTV
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sherry WhiteMaria Williams
Ruth LawrenceRuth LawrenceFannie McNeil
Beni MaloneHector McNeil
Janis SpenceArmine Nutting Gosling
Janet PlanchatMay Kennedy
Michael ChiassonMr. Kinsella
Robert ChafeModerator
Emily PittmanAgnes Marion Ayre
Kay AnonsenJulia Salter Earle
Baptiste NeisFactory Girl
Petrina BromleyPetrina BromleyAdelaide Browning
Pete SoucyPete SoucyMr. Fox
Greg MaloneGreg MaloneSir Richard Squires
Bryan HennesseyMr. Coaker
Chuck HerriottChuck HerriottMr. Jennings
Philip DinnMP #1
Andy JonesAndy JonesSir John Crosbie
Cathy JonesCathy Jones
Sonja SmitsSonja SmitsNarrator
Anita BestJessie Murray Ohman (voice)

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