| Expo 67: Monument to Man Opens in Canada | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1760 |
| Catalog #: | 425858 | |
| Clip Number: | 425858-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-036-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:21:23 - 00:23:05 | |
| Location: | Montreal, Canada | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional CROWDS: Spectators EXHIBITIONS: World's Fairs LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, Quebec, Montreal MILITARY: Air Force OCCUPATIONS: Athlete | |
| Description: | "The largest world's fair in history, Expo '67 opens in Montreal. 62 nations erect 100 pavilions on the 1,000 acre site of international education, entertainment, and mutual understanding. The six-month fair has everything, from art, science, and culture to mini-skirts, and mini-trains! Aerial shot - Of pavilions on Isle of Notre Dame, looking north (Expo '67 occurred on two islands in the St. Lawrence River). Aerial shot - Of (l to r) French Pavilion and Great Britain Pavilion and tower. LS - Canada Pavilion with large Canadian flag hanging out front. Panning high angle LS - Crowd in large theater. TLS - Numerous flags flying from poles outside the United Nations Pavilion. Panning h/a LS -Man running through courtyard, up steps with torch at opening ceremony; MS - bored-looking adults in sitting in crowd; TLS - Prime Minister of Canada LESTER PEARSON lighting ceremonial torch. L/a MS - Ceremonial fire burning. H/a TLS - Multi-national crowd. Panning l/a LSs Canadian Air Force jet fighters flying in formation over opening ceremony. LS - Fountains spewing water high into sky, Man the Explorer Pavilion in near BG. Tilting TLS - Man-made waterfall inside pavilion courtyard. Elevator ride shot going down inside pavilion courtyard. Panning l/a TLS - Atom-like design inside pavilion. MS - Distorted reflection on mirror in pavilion. Tracking shot of monorail ride through ornate, futuristically designed pavilion courtyard. Great TLSs - Flying Coaster amusement ride at Ride's Center at La Ronde on Isle Saint Helen, giant Ferris wheel & La Spirale Tower in BG. LS - Monorail crossing over water bridge, massive geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller for United States Pavilion in BG. Tracking shot - Several tent-shaped buildings. MS - Arms of two bronze sculptures outstretched; CU - Fingers attempting to interlock. Aerial shot - Of pavilions on Isle Notre Dame (Notre Dame Island), looking east. | |
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