STK-ID 26103

MSs of sculptured figures at base of monument. Slow PAN over countryside. Cut to memorial gate of "Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery". Several PANs of main buildings in Vimy, of battlefields overgrown with weeds, or converted to farming. Shots of "Cabaret Rouge" cemetery, MSs of tomb stones, shrine inscribed with words "Regina Trench" and "Cemetery 1916-1918". Shots of dull countryside, of village church. CU of plaque marking site of Pozieres' windmill where so many Australian soldiers lost their lives. MLS and CUs of monument in memory of men of First Tank Corps who died near this spot. Shot of miniature tank on monument. Shots of city of Vimy, of buildings, open air shops. (00/07/1936)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Vimy Ridge Pilgrimage
Location
Vimy
Year
1936
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3