GATEWAY TO THE WEST

Series: Chronicles of Am. photoplays series

Duration: 45min

Year Published: 1924

Creator: Yale University Press Film Service

Format: 16mm

Sound: Silent

Description: Adapted from "The conquest of New France," a chronicle written by George M. Wrong. When the 15 films in this series are all booked at once the rental is $75. Tells the story of William Pitt. Explains the situation in world politics which prompted Pitt to send an army overseas in command of General James Wolfe. Reveals successively, the situation in New France, with General Montcalm hampered by the jealousy of Vaudreuil, Governor General; the military strategy of Wolfe's attack on Quebec; Montcalm's desperate defense; and the clash on the Plains of Abraham. "Too many battlefield scenes." Collaborator

Complete Record: Series: Chronicles of Am. photoplays series Dewey number: 973.2 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c Producer note: Guide Format/cost: 16-si-rent $6 Distributors / rental: Not shown in source

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946

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