STK-ID 36614

Prince Edward Island: Various shots of riders and rides at fall fair in Charlottetown, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, ponies. Shots of rides from seat on ride. Several shots of people on midway. CU of smiling young girl in mother's arms. Shots of girl and mother, PAN to rides over heads of fair-goers. Various shots of people moving about, PANs to rides. FOLLOW SHOT of children in Ferris wheel. TRAVELLING SHOT of ride from seat in same ride. Various shots of people on fair grounds. MLSs of two Ferris wheels in distance, people moving about in foreground. Shots of rides. Shots of two motorcycle policemen settling minor argument. Shot of young girl watching ride, eating cotton candy. Shot of almost empty midway, rain falling, pavement glistening, people running for cover. Shots of Miscouche fair being set up, grounds, empty except for workmen and boys, wheel of fortune being tested. Lengthy FOLLOW SHOT, from seat of ride, of thrilled youngster, sun low at horizon. Shots of ride, stopped and in motion, fair-goers silhouetted against setting sun. HASs of cattle show, people in Crapaud. HAS of attendance from moving Ferris wheel, parking lot. Shots of pony ride, of wheel of fortune, of young gamblers.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
The Hundredth Summer
Location
Crapaud, Miscouche, Charlottetown
Year
1964
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
16mm original ektachrome
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080