STK-ID 11801

[Titles][Remark: Grey Owl (Archie Belaney) noted authority on beaver life has been very active in cultivating the friendship of his little friends of the forest.] Shot of Grey Owl bringing his canoe to the water, sitting in it and giving the moose call. Shot of moose near the shore nibbling on a branch then taking off in hurry. CU of Grey Owl and of two baby moose lying down then getting up to see what the man has to offer, Grey Owl feeding them to the bottle. MS of adult moose looking on from a distance. Shot of Grey Owl in canoe, of beaver swimming around, climbing in canoe, accepting tidbits from the man. Human visitors arrive at Beaver Lodge and are received by Grey Owl. Shot of Grey Owl feeding two Wiskie-Jack whom perched on his fingers, of Grey Owl feeding muskrat. Various shot of muskrat and squirrel. Visitors watch as beavers build dam in broad daylight. CU of beaver at work. One beaver swims to shore to greet the visitors. Shot of visitors leaving by canoe. LS of canoes moving away into the sunset. [Titles interspersed]

DETAILS

Excerpt from
GREY OWL'S NEIGHBOURS
Location
Alberta
Year
1930
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486