STK-ID 2333

[Remark: Inuits avail themselves of the transportation afforded them by the supply boat.] Shot of ship's mailman sorting "returned" letters. Various shots of the coast showing mountains and flat lands. A whaleboat approaches ship and passengers step up on deck. Various shots of what looks like a deposit of bones. Shots of Inuit dogs, of Inuit passengers comparing babies. Shot of wake of ship, of ice floes, of open sea. Passengers mill about on deck while three men climb to the crow's nest. A man dressed in a parka looks at the coast through binoculars. A whaleboat is lowered and heads for distant shore. Inuits throw their huskies in another boat, supplies are loaded and passengers step into small craft. The whaleboat shoves off and heads for shore.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Arctic
Location
Canadian Arctic
Year
1937
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486