STK-ID 39435

Liberation of Denain and advance to Valenciennes: LS of soldiers advancing; a pall of smoke marks the position of Cambrai in the distant background. MS of Canadians entering a village on bicycles, civilians and children running alongside them. MWS of Canadians marching into Denain, one of them carrying a bouquet of flowers. HAS of crowd and soldiers lining the streets of Valenciennes as the Prince of Wales and his party arrive in automobiles. MS of the Prince with Generals Currie, Morrison and Watson posing for the cameras. Various shots of the Royal party in Denain - being greeted by priests, receiving flowers, entering a building and shaking hands with town dignitaries as they prepare to leave. MWS of Canadian troops marching through Denain.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
LEST WE FORGET
Location
Cambrai, Denain, Valenciennes
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080