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Why Rock the Boat?

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William Weintraub's romantic comedy, based on his novel of the same title, about the Montréal newspaper world of the 1940s. Stuart Gillard plays the innocent, bashful, yet ambitious young reporter, fresh from McGill, eager to move from academia into the mainstream of life and love. His initiation takes many an unexpected and hilarious turn.

1974, 112 min 13 s

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Etrog for Best Supporting Actor to Henry Beckman
Genie Awards
October 7 to 12 1975, Niagara-on-the-Lake - Canada

Etrog for Best Screenplay - adaptation for Feature Film to William Weintraub
Genie Awards
October 7 to 12 1975, Niagara-on-the-Lake - Canada

Etrog for Best Performance by an Actor to Stuart Gillard
Genie Awards
October 7 to 12 1975, Niagara-on-the-Lake - Canada

Actra Award for Best Acting Performance to Stuart Gillard - Category: Feature Film
Actra Awards
February 22 1975, Montréal - Canada

Bronze Hugo
International Film Festival
November 8 to 17 1974, Chicago - USA