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The Unbroken Line

Directed by Diane Beaudry
Canada, 1979 (documentary, 29 minutes, colour, English)
Also known as "La noble lignée"
The Unbroken Line
Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"This is a historical survey of the office of the Canadian governor general, from its inception through the inauguration of Edward Schreyer to office. Drawing from archival photos and using live-action film footage, The Unbroken Line gives us a look at some of the governors general (and their families) who have contributed to the Canadian political system."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Written by: Barry Cowling
Produced by: Michael McKennirey, Arthur Hammond, Barrie Howells
Narrator: Michael Kane
Cinematography: Andreas Poulsson, Jean-Pierre Lachapelle, Douglas Kiefer, Robert Humble
Film Editing: Janice Brown
Music: Keith Tedman
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
(sources)

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