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Parliament Opens in its New Home
Series title:Canadian National PictorialHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1920Item number (ISN):310347Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:GRAPHIC CONSULTANTS LTD.Accession:1972-0105Media:FilmPart:1 of 1Production date:1920Production company:Pathéscope of Canada Ltd.Description:This film shows the opening of the first session of Parliament in it's new building, on 26 February 1920. The front of the building is shown as cars arrive and people emerge from them; a Guard of Honour marches past; His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire, Governor-General of Canada arrives in a carriage. Inside the chamber, people are shown entering and being seated; everyone stands as the Honourable Gentlemen of the Senate, led by Colonel Chambers Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, enter the room; new members enter, followed by the Justices of the Supreme Court. Finally, the Governor-General enters and sits in the throne; the camera tilts up to show the crowded gallery sitting above. After reading his Address from the Throne, the Governor-General stands in a receiving line to greet his guests. <2mn 33s>Language:Silent with English intertitlesNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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