STK-ID 32403

LASs of Queen and a few dignitaries on dais, facade of public building in background. MSs of Queen coming down steps, walking away from dais towards camera, spectators staring on both sides of the path. Interior shots of Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) signing guest book, visiting patients. TRAVELLING SHOTS of motorcade speeding along highway towards Deas Island tunnel. Various shots of royal visitors shaking hands, listening to speeches, of Queen cutting ribbon to open Deas Island tunnel and unveiling plaque. HAS of crowd heading for tunnel. TRAVELLING SHOT of motorcade driving through tunnel, emerging out into the open, passing through toll gates, entering Vancouver. HASs of motorcade entering stadium. Shot of several little girls in white standing by. Reverse angle of girls, royal dais in background. Various shots of spectators applauding, of royal couple chatting with soldier, of royal couple being presented with bouquet on dais. Sequence on royal couple's visit to Thunderbird Park showing Indigenous dancers, royal visitor watching, chatting with the dancers.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Royal Tour
Location
Vancouver (city)
Year
1959
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080