Big Chief Governor-General

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1159A
Date Released
23 Aug 1951
Date submitted
20 Aug 1951
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Big Chief Governor-General. DESCRIPTION: When Canada’s Governor-General, Lord Alexander, visited a Red Indian camp in Alberta, 4,000 braves and their families were present to do him honour. He was made an honorary chief of the tribe. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV Wigwams in encampment. Lord Alexander arrives, walks through camp with Indian chiefs. GV camp. SCU Brian & Shane Alexander looking on. Lord Alexander being made an honorary chief - CUs of same. Head-dress being put on his head. Alexander dancing tribal dance with wife of the Indian Chief Mrs Shot-on-both Sides.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Awards and honours
Locations
Alberta
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
55956
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
78
Story extras:
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'Big Chief Governor-General', British Movietone News Issue No. 1159A, 23 Aug 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17324 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)