STK-ID 58746

Cities in Post-War Europe: Shots of scenic river, elegant old buildings in background, a stone bridge. Shots of street, spires in background, foliage, people strolling. Closer views of picturesque buildings. Two shots of wrecked buildings in Russian city. Shots of women passing stones from hand to hand during reconstruction. Interior of library. Cut to MCU of arm of girl with tattooed concentration camp number. Final view of fine public building, square. Swearing in of F.D.R: Several shots of swearing-in ceremony of Franklin Delano Roosevelt on steps of White House, huge crowd. Synchronized sound of oath-taking. Views of parade with Capitol Building in distance. Sequence on Mackenzie King arriving at U.S. government building, riding in car with U.S. official. German plane lands at sea: Three shots of seaplane flying past, making bouncy landing. Stanley Cup: MS of Stanley Cup. CU of tilt down. Several shots of fans in and outside Gardens. Teheran, 1939: Various shots of street scenes, MLS Russian embassy. MS policeman directing traffic. More street activity. Shots of German embassy, propaganda, Hitler's picture in window. HAS of fine public buildings. Monument. Kaiser, 1913: Various shots of Kaiser and Crown Prince at garden party, reviewing troops - pomp and circumstance, parading troops, rich uniforms, elegant ladies,etc. Blasting Beaver Dam: Shots of explosion, water flowing through.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
CITIES IN POST-WAR EUROPE AND OTHER STORIES
Location
Washington, D.C., Russia, Teheran
Year
1913
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3