STK-ID 28120

Inspection and march pasts: sequence on Canadian officers and high ranking British generals hosting President R Poincarré of France in Valenciennes after capture of city by 4th Canadian Division. Shots of inspection and speech by Poincarré. MS of General Currie inspecting troops in small square in Valenciennes. Shot of several civilians (men, women) being welcomed by army officers, taking salute of troops in same cobblestoned square. Shot of large crowd of soldiers lining square, large ruined building in background, military band playing, including closer shot of drummers.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
World War One
Location
Valenciennes
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC, 4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486, 1920 x 1080