STK-ID 18687

Shots of Honourable Louis Saint-Laurent greeting Prime Minister Mackenzie King as latter steps off train on his return from Europe, walking with King, standing by as King is greeted by Honourable Ian Mackenzie, Minister of Veterans' Affairs, the Honourable JL Isley, Minister of Justice, the Honourable Colin Gibson, Secretary of State (glasses and mustache) and the Honourable Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour. Shots of men congregating round King, of Honourable Douglas Abbott, Minister of Finance doing likewise. MCSs of reporters round King, of King giving interview. Party leaves station and King shakes hands with his chauffeur, then gets into his limousine. (06/12/1947)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Opening of Parliament
Location
Ottawa
Year
1947
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 16mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486