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| Country: | Canada |
| Length: | 2 min |
Description:
This historical film tells the story of a quirky public health campaign in 1912 Toronto. The Toronto Daily Star organized a fly-swatting competition to highlight the problem flies posed to the city's cleanliness and health. Using old photos and narration, the movie takes viewers back in time to this unusual event. Beatrice White, a determined young woman, became a standout contestant, swatting over half a million flies during the six-week competition. The newspaper playfully dubbed her the "Angel of Death," offering a glimpse into societal attitudes of the period. This entertaining film is both informative and amusing, showing how public health efforts have evolved since the early 1900s.
| Alternative title: | Canada Vignettes: Angel of Death |
| Collection: | Canada Vignettes |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Ron Webber |
| Type: | Movie |
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