Silver Screen Classics
Kanada
Silver Screen Classics is a television channel available to viewers in Canada, focusing primarily on films from earlier decades of cinema history. Its programming typically draws from Hollywood’s golden age through the mid-20th century, featuring a range of genres including drama, comedy, film noir, and musicals. The channel also occasionally presents classic documentaries and vintage serials that align with its retro film library. Broadcasts are in English, and the schedule is organized around themed movie blocks rather than live news or talk segments. Silver Screen Classics can be accessed through standard cable and satellite television packages across the country.
Program
01:00 - 03:30
True Grit
Movie, Western
After hired hand Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey) murders the father of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), she seeks vengeance and hires U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne), a man of true grit, to track Chaney into Indian territory. As the two begin their pursuit, a Texas Ranger,...
03:30 - 05:30
The Overlanders
Movie, Adventure
Inspired by a true tale, this film follows horseman Dan McAlpine as he guides a massive herd of cattle across the punishing terrain of northern Australia. At the outset of World War II, Dan is advised to kill the animals, lest they be used to feed Japanese troops. Instead, he...
05:30 - 07:30
Stagecoach
Movie, Western
John Ford's landmark Western revolves around an assorted group of colorful passengers aboard the Overland stagecoach bound for Lordsburg, New Mexico, in the 1880s. An alcoholic philosophizer (Thomas Mitchell), a lady of ill repute (Claire Trevor) and a timid liquor salesman...
07:30 - 08:00
Radio Classics
Gunsmoke: Slade's Saloon
Series, Entertainment
After winning big at Slade's Saloon, many townsfolk are murdered and robbed.
08:00 - 08:30
True North Classics
Entertainment
The best in short film from the 1930s to 1960s.
08:30 - 09:00
Postcards From Canada
Documentary
Images of the East Coast and Canadian Winters.
09:00 - 09:30
Retrola: Canada's Time Machine
Series, Entertainment
Images of Our Own Backyard & Camping.
09:30 - 10:00
Classroom Classics
Series, Entertainment
Don't Be Afraid and Cheating.
10:00 - 11:00
Lux Radio Theatre
Algiers
Series, Anthology, Performing arts, Theater
Beautiful Gaby falls in love with a jewel thief in the mysterious Casbah; starring Charles Boyer.
11:00 - 12:00
Lux Radio Theatre
A Star is Born
Series, Anthology, Performing arts, Theater
An alcoholic leading man helps a young woman achieve stardom in Hollywood; starring Judy Garland and Walter Pidgeon.
12:00 - 13:00
Lux Radio Theatre
This Gun for Hire
Series, Anthology, Performing arts, Theater
A double-crossed hit man seeks revenge with the aid of a beautiful woman; starring Alan Ladd.
13:00 - 14:00
Lux Radio Theatre
The Maltese Falcon
Series, Anthology, Performing arts, Theater
A private eye and three eccentric criminals search for a priceless statuette; starring Edward G. Robinson.
14:00 - 14:30
Classroom Classics
Series, Entertainment
Office Courtesy and How To Keep A Job.
14:30 - 15:00
Retrola: Canada's Time Machine
Series, Entertainment
Images of Canadians on Holiday & the Great Indoors.
15:00 - 15:30
Postcards From Canada
Documentary
Images of the East Coast and Canadian Winters.
15:30 - 16:30
True North Classics
Entertainment
The best in short film from the 1930s to 1960s.
16:30 - 18:30
The Overlanders
Movie, Adventure
Inspired by a true tale, this film follows horseman Dan McAlpine as he guides a massive herd of cattle across the punishing terrain of northern Australia. At the outset of World War II, Dan is advised to kill the animals, lest they be used to feed Japanese troops. Instead, he...
18:30 - 21:00
True Grit
Movie, Western
After hired hand Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey) murders the father of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), she seeks vengeance and hires U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne), a man of true grit, to track Chaney into Indian territory. As the two begin their pursuit, a Texas Ranger,...
21:00 - 23:00
The Overlanders
Movie, Adventure
Inspired by a true tale, this film follows horseman Dan McAlpine as he guides a massive herd of cattle across the punishing terrain of northern Australia. At the outset of World War II, Dan is advised to kill the animals, lest they be used to feed Japanese troops. Instead, he...
23:00 - 01:00
Stagecoach
Movie, Western
John Ford's landmark Western revolves around an assorted group of colorful passengers aboard the Overland stagecoach bound for Lordsburg, New Mexico, in the 1880s. An alcoholic philosophizer (Thomas Mitchell), a lady of ill repute (Claire Trevor) and a timid liquor salesman...