STK-ID 3084

MS of waiter behind counter pouring coke into glass from fountain. MS of two waitresses working behind counter. Shot of group of cooks rolling dough at long table. FOLLOW SHOT of man removing laundry from washer, placing it into rinsing unit, of other man removing laundry from dryer. Shots of woman ironing smock using industrial steam iron. CU of woman's hand pushing tray of glasses into automatic washer. PAN along cooks preparing food in kitchen. Sequence on waitress bringing glasses of water to patrons, taking patrons' order. PAN in restaurant from two women at counter to man reading magazine at table. Shots of people entering Karsons Restaurant on Rideau Street in Ottawa. MS of man scraping off food from dishes in kitchen. MS of girls folding papers into envelopes. CS of man's face, TILT DOWN to cup cakes he's working on. Sequence in kitchen showing cook removing loaves of bread from oven, of other cook removing tray of cookies from oven, placing tray on cooling rack. PAN of waiters and waitresses at work in kitchen. MS of chef stirring soup in large metal pot, cook pouring soup from large pot to smaller one. CU of plate, TILT UP to woman eating. Sequence on patrons filing past at cash register counter, paying bills. MS of cook at work in kitchen, placing plate of sandwich onto counter. MS of man at table, waitress serving him pie. CS of man eating.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Behind the Menu
Location
Ottawa
Year
1949
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