STK-ID 15325

Shots of carillonneur Robert Donnell using striker pads on his hands, playing carillon of Peace Tower. Shots of bells in tower, the largest of which weighs 11 tons, hammers striking bells. Shot of Robert Donnell tuning bells by adjusting tension cables. Shots of Robert Donnell in his office in Parliament Buildings. CU of Memorial book in Peace Tower. Shot of elderly couple looking at book in Memorial Room. Shot of elevator operator opening door of elevator, tourists getting off, Robert Donnell getting off elevator as he arrives for work. Shots of young Royal Canadian Air Force men examining Memorial book, of priest and group of schoolboys touring Peace Tower, of engines ringing bells in tower every hour. Shot of elderly blind man leaving Memorial Room. CUs of Robert Donnell's hands playing large organ.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
The Man in the Peace Tower
Location
Ottawa
Year
1951
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC_4/3, PILLARBOX, 4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080