STK-ID 8391

Lengthy sequence comprised of several shots from different angles of John Diefenbaker's casket being removed from the Parliament Buildings by Royal Canadian Mounted Police pallbearers and placed in a hearse. Various shots of the cortège, led by mounted RCMP officers making its way from Parliament Hill to Christ Church Cathedral. The RCMP pallbearers march on each side of the hearse. A bearer walks behind the hearse carrying one of Diefenbaker's decorations. Mourners led by Prime Minister Joe Clark also follow the hearse. Citizens line the streets along which the cortège passes. A military band with muffled drums marches and plays (422 ft).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
"Dief"
Location
Ottawa
Year
1979
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Video HI 8, Born Digital, ProRes
Shooting format
16mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
2048x1556, 1920 x 1080