STK-ID 20209

HAS of large crowd, of band in foreground, of Prince of Wales, Prince George and dignitaries in background walking towards camera and band. FOLLOW SHOTs of distinguished guests. MLS of Edward coming down steps of curtained dais and approaching group of people who are waiting for him. LS of Prince of Wales' ocean liner moving into Quebec City harbour. CS of Edward sporting a Highland costume coming down gangplank past the saluting military and camera. Sequence showing Prince inspecting Honour Guard. MS of Edward and Prince George on reviewing stand. MS of prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and prime minister of Britain Stanley Baldwin in auto. Two shots of Peace Bridge at Niagara. Cut to opening ceremony, Edward starring, to Edward reading his speech. HAS of large crowd. Famous shot of Prince of Wales and party getting into auto, of Edward tugging at man's coat tails. HAS of soldiers, spectators cheering Edward. Sequence showing Prince George and prime minister Baldwin inspecting guards regiment in front of Parliament Buildings. Shots of Prince George, Prince Edward, Baldwin and Mackenzie King on flag-bedecked dais. Shot of group posing for camera. [Titles interspersed]

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Prince of Wales' Visit in Canada
Location
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Quebec City, Ottawa
Year
1927
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486