This short documentary profiles Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day parade in Montreal in 1959. The annual parade takes place every June 24th in memory of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Québec. Candid shots of youngsters preparing their costumes for the festivities are partnered with a lively jazz soundtrack. All the Montrealers and out-of-town tourists featured in this film avidly participate in a public festivity that is dear to their hearts.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Jean Roy (Director of Photography), Reginald H. Morris (Camera Operator), Marcel Carrière (Sound), Terence Macartney-Filgate (Camera Operator), Claude Jutra (Camera Operator), Marcel Martin (Production Office Assistant)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Studio: ONF | NFB
Runtime: 23 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1958
IMDb: 10
Keywords:quebec, short film
