The Sceptre and the mace

Canada, 1984

Film
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During the 1957 opening of Canada’s 23rd parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, cameras record the ceremonies in the House of Commons and the Senate. They also bring to the screen many informal glimpses of the Queen and Prince Philip in residence at Government House.

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Credits

production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:29:13:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1984

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

313880

Language

English

Subject categories

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Politics and government

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commonwealth of Nations

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Visits of state

History → Canada - History

History → Commonwealth of Nations

History → Visits of state

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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