STK-ID 21165

Opening of Saint Joan of Arc barracks (00/06/1944): two Union Jacks flying in the wind, Brigadier Blais reading address, Canadian Women's Army Corps on parade. CU of the face of Blais as he speaks. Cut to CWACs and military officers watching from the sidelines. CU of Brigadier Blais cutting the ribbon. Shot of the gate, the sign "Joan of Arc Barracks - Casernes Jeanne D'Arc". Military dignitaries walk by the camera towards the barracks. Honourable Major Emile Turmel and Honourable Captain Fortin bless the new barracks. Various shots of members of the Canadian Women's Army Corps and of male officers visiting the barracks, chatting, posing together. Civilians are also included in the visiting party. Various shots of kitchen, dining room. HAS PAN of barracks, some Quebec City buildings visible in the background.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Reportages nº 71
Location
Quebec City
Year
1944
Collection
National Film Board
Restriction Information
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Available formats
Reel 35 mm, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080