STK-ID 10075

50 000th displaced person: successively closer shots of the liner Samaria arriving, with views of displaced persons on deck, waiting to come ashore. Shots of people disembarking past the camera. Sequence on 50 000th refugee, Ausma Levalds, and her family, on 8 year-old Ausma receiving a book from AG Christie, immigration inspector in charge at Halifax, a doll presented by Mayor Ahern of Halifax, a necklace presented by Mrs Fineberg. MCU of Ausma with gifts. PAN over assembled refugees applauding.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Fifty Thousandth Displaced Person
Location
Halifax
Year
1949
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486, 1920 x 1080