STK-ID 18688

LALSs of Peace Tower, LSs of centre block in light blizzard, very few people visible. Louis St-Laurent, CD Howe, Minister of Reconstruction and Supply and Douglas Abbott arriving at parliament. Others arriving: Ian Mackenzie and wife, John Bracken, leader of Progressive Conservative, Milton Gregg VC, Minister of Fisheries (mustache), James McCann (cigarette). CSs of men before they enter centre block. Prime Mackenzie King in fur coat arrives and enters building. Governor general Alexander and wife arrive by car, guard of honour present arms. (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