STK-ID 15196

Sequence showing cabinet ministers filing past Mackenzie King in coffin, paying last respects. Sequence showing Governor General and Lady Alexander arriving and filing past coffin to pay last respects to Mackenzie King. HAS of Mackenzie King lying in state. TILT DOWN Peace Tower to LS of funeral cortege in front of Centre Block. MLS and MS of Royal Canadian Mounted Police pall bearers coming out with coffin, loading it into hearse. Various shots of cortege on its way to church, including views of RCMP, military escort, cabinet ministers in top hats, funeral band, CUs of feet of RCMP's, horses and guests. Shots interspersed with views of spectators lining route of cortege. (00/07/1950)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Mackenzie King's Funeral (6374)
Location
Ottawa
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3