STK-ID 33404

DOLLY IN on man standing in front of blackboard with words "Le travail est le pilier de la vie" (work is the bedrock of life). Two DOLLY INs on elderly man sitting in rocking chair, smoking pipe. Various HASs of men entering hall, taking their seats, chatting before labour union meeting. Several shots of men in audience during labour union meeting, men standing to speak, raising hands to vote, rear of leaders at table in foreground. CS of man standing at microphone, PAN to men entering meeting hall, taking their places. Shot of man at microphone attempting to bring audience to order. CU of speaker's hand pounding gavel on table. Front shot of speaker at microphone, waving hands to quiet audience.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Local 100
Location
Montreal
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486