STK-ID 11566

Two shots of major general A Bowen Perry in top hat, surviving member of the original class of 18 who attended the Royal Military College in 00/00/1876. Shot of Reverend SW Williams who conducted the service. Shot of governor general Alexander unveiling plaque in memory of ex-cadets who gave their lives in the Second World War and in other wars. Last post. Shots of cadets at attention, of spectators, of Memorial Arch. Shot of march of alumni past camera on their way back from the service. Sequence on regatta, sailing dinghys, naval whalers, war canoes, intercut with shots of spectators, of governor general Alexander in mufti looking through binoculars, chatting with Mrs Agnew, of cadets cheering and urging their favorite team on. Shot of coxswain of winning team being tossed into water. Shot of cadet G Pickering marking up points on board. Shot of main building of Royal Military College, old cannon in foreground. (29/09/1949)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Governor General Visits R.M.C.
Location
Kingston (Ontario)
Year
1949
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080