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Expo 67 : A Preview

Accession number: 
1967.0008
Production Years: 
1966

Languages:

Film Properties: 
Length (feet): 
925 (16mm); 372 (16mm, short version)
Length (minutes): 
26
Holding Institutions: 

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario: 16mm, VHS.

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario: 16mm.

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm.
"After a series of stills of various peoples of in the world, this film turns to the architect's Expo. Pavilion after pavilion is introduced in its model form to which is attached a filmed sequence of the nation being covered. Then, both Canada and Montreal are the focus of attention, informing prospective visitors of what awaits them."

"A film previewing the Expo 67 sites in Montreal. It consists of shots of models of the pavillions intercut with shots of the various 70+ countries participating at the World's Fair. A brief history of Montreal is also given."

"Scenes of the Expo 67 site under construction and near completion with profiles of various pavilions."

Bibliography: 

University of Waterloo Audiovisual Services Catalog.
"This film provides an overall view of Expo 67, describing the buildings and the theme of the exposition."