@@dorianphilotheates3769 not trying to spark an argument, and maybe it's different in Toronto than the western provinces, but that officer would fit right in with his respect for both sides of the law here. Maybe it's not uniquely Canadian but "people is people" sure sounds Canadian.
@Dorian Philotheates well sorry it can be hard to pick up sarcasm in written comments. If you liked this video check out Days of Whiskey Gap for an earlier Canadian police experience and Whistling Smith for a slightly later one.
At 24:10 appears a restaurant at the corner . Although it’s a little blurry I’m fairly suRe the sign reads “LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT” Anyone know exactly what intersection this is? I am assuming the street along the top from left to right is College St? , and that camera is facing North , since the address on right side is odd number, 133.
4 years late, but no; apparently, back then, suspects in custody (holding cells, not prisoners in actual prison) only got water. "Amenities" like food or coffee had to be bought by the suspect. That's why he asks for money. Because that stuff wasn't free. Besides, this is an NFB film that was released to the public. If they caught police corruption on film and just let it slide, they'd never hear the end of it.
2:22-2:52 - Resisting arrest in 1958? - Oh, that chap must have gotten the beejayzus kicked out of him down at Cherry Beach...
LOL
Excellent clip by the NFB. Having patrolled with the Metro Toronto PD, it is fascinating to see this glimpse into this fine department's past.
You are worthless like all police
The cop at 9:15 sounds so Canadian. Not just the accent but the mindset.
Roddy556 - We haven’t got an accent, eh? - and we certainly don’t have a mindset. 🇨🇦
@@dorianphilotheates3769 not trying to spark an argument, and maybe it's different in Toronto than the western provinces, but that officer would fit right in with his respect for both sides of the law here.
Maybe it's not uniquely Canadian but "people is people" sure sounds Canadian.
@@Roddy556 - I was joking, of course....you’re absolutely right: that guy sounds as Canadian as they come - the quintessence of Canada. 🇨🇦 🙂👍
@Dorian Philotheates well sorry it can be hard to pick up sarcasm in written comments.
If you liked this video check out Days of Whiskey Gap for an earlier Canadian police experience and Whistling Smith for a slightly later one.
@@Roddy556 - Ha! I’ll check them out - thanks! 🙂👍
We're is all the tent cities 😂
I remember watching the Santa Claus Parade from the roof of The Brown Derby. Nice to see the old coppers.
September, 18, 1958. The murder took place at 133 Augusta Ave. Toronto. Her name was Valerie Agnes Riley. R.I.P.
Two accused were charged with murder. One was convicted of manslaughter in 1959.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Love it. Great footage . Thank you for sharing. Is there anymore of these historical captures on video?
Really interesting!!
bruh ok
wow like there is 5 ads breaks for this old film. Ridiculous!
get an adblocker
These bloody videos surpass most of the garbage on tv TODAY
The garbage on the street as well 😂
Bionik1980, in those days when in custody all you got was water. If you wanted food or coffee you paid for it out of your own pocket.
See how times have changed.
This wonderful.
Good Fifties jazz score.
Wow recognize some great guys there!
All bad cops.
Interesting to see how crime scenes in 1958 were open to the public! No crime scene tape and no privacy!
This is the besttttttttt
All this video shows me is how far Canada has gone down the toilet bowl in 70 years
The real cops no BS in between
At 24:10 appears a restaurant at the corner . Although it’s a little blurry I’m fairly suRe the sign reads “LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT” Anyone know exactly what intersection this is?
I am assuming the street along the top from left to right is College St? , and that camera is facing North , since the address on right side is odd number, 133.
133 Augusta Avenue @ Dundas West, Kensington Market.
Good
15:12 Ah, that's were the corruption started.... "you got any money on you?"
4 years late, but no; apparently, back then, suspects in custody (holding cells, not prisoners in actual prison) only got water. "Amenities" like food or coffee had to be bought by the suspect. That's why he asks for money. Because that stuff wasn't free.
Besides, this is an NFB film that was released to the public. If they caught police corruption on film and just let it slide, they'd never hear the end of it.
Getting someone to pay for a coffee is corruption? Is that really what you think?
The narrator sounds like Pierre Trudeau.
The narrator WAS Pierre Trudeau.
@@dorianphilotheates3769 Thank you.
@@Stevierschannel - I was joking, but it does sound a bit like the old boy, doesn’t it? 🙂👍
@@dorianphilotheates3769 Oh yes.
That was in old dayS…police now woke,
BORING
o.o• - Don’t fret: I’m certain someone finds you interesting.
It's a play by play of how the police department operates, nothing more, nothing less. How could they have made it more exciting for you?
Not if you grew up in 1950s downtown Toronto.
This is how documentaries were in the 1950s. No one is forcing you to watch lol.