Small town 1940s Ontario has been brought back to life thanks to the University of Western Ontario Archives.
Dubbed "Stars of the Town" by their creator, the late Rev. LeRoy (Roy) H. Massecar (1918-2003), the collection of 88 silent black and white 8mm films representing 88 Ontario locations depict small town life in the province between 1947 and 1949.
To supplement his modest church stipend, the Rev. Massecar filmed people from the small towns on film, returned to screen the films at town halls and community centres, and invited the "stars" to attend for a modest admission price.
