STK-ID 20208

HAMS of hands sorting oysters. Sequence on two fishermen in dory letting and hauling out lobster pots, emptying them and throwing lobsters into box. CU of mass of lobsters on planes. Shot along beach of people wading, walking, relaxing. Bathers of all ages running into water, some from behind camera. MS of fine residence, of visitors arriving by car, being greeted by hosts. CUs of old fisherman wearing oilskins in boat. LS of old fisherman and companion raking up oysters from beds. CUs of oysters closing and opening. MS of fishermen working on oyster trap and CU of screen trap full of oysters. Bow on shot of dory being rowed towards shore and camera.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Prince Edward Island
Location
Prince Edward Island
Year
1920
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3