STK-ID 20037

Various shots of Lou Skuce working on mural in his home. Shots of Skuce finishing up mural at Press Club, being interrupted as he paints footprints on women's powder room. Sequence on guests looking at mural, on champion figure skater Barbara Ann Scott opening the Lou Skuce Lounge officially. Shot of Scott and President of The Toronto Men's Press Club, Frank Tesky, standing at microphone, talking. Shot of Scott being presented with bouquet of roses, kissing Lou Skuce on the forehead. Shot of Scott and Paddy Conklin. Shots of Scott photographing mural, signing guest book which is part of the mural. Interior shots of lounge, newspapermen lounging, sports writer Ted Reeve lowering newspaper he is reading, looking about and returning to his reading. Shot of Sid Hibbs and Wesley Hicks talking. Shot of group of newspapermen relaxing with their wives at table. Shot of Bob Masterson, University of Toronto football coach, commenting on mural for benefit of Peggy Kerr. Shot of sports editor Jim Vipond and Al Nicholson of the Globe and Mail chatting. Sequence on Governor general Lord Alexander visiting lounge, looking at mural, chatting with Lou Skuce. (22/03/1951)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Press Club Mural
Location
Toronto
Year
1951
Collection
National Film Board
Restriction Information
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Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3