STK-ID 31926

Annapolis Royal 350th Anniversary: rear shot of Governor General Vincent Massey on dais, front shot of massed troops on parade ground. Reverse angle of Massey walking down steps with two aides. Various shots of Governor General inspecting mounted female lancers wearing pith helmets. Various shots of festival showing crowning of festival queen, crowd in attendance, honour guard dressed in 1600's French Army uniforms. Few shots of mock battle between soldiers and Indigenous men, soldiers in distant background. MS of old cannon on lawn. MLS of poor replica of English man-o-war in bay, smoke billowing up from it's "cannons". Various shots of crowd watching. HAS of British Grenadiers, circa 1600's, marching, TILT UP to Fort Anne Museum in background. Shots of French soldiers marching, standard bearer in foreground, of festival queen and retinue. Rear shot of three naval officers saluting Sieur De Mont's monuments. Front shot of French sailor and two Canadian sailors. CU of monument. Various shots of naval, Highlander parade, of float parade.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Annapolis Royal 350th Anniversary / Canadian Furs at Milan
Location
Annapolis Royal
Year
1955
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3