Cuts (rushes, out takes) for story DUKE OF GLOUCESTER IN JAPAN (aka BANZAI BANZAI!) in G 1611. The original story is on Pathe Master tape *PM0790*.
M/S of Japanese flag flying and band playing on dock waiting to welcome Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. Various shots of his ship sailing towards the harbour. M/S as Prince Henry walks down steps and officials salute. M/S as he meets various officials.
M/S of Emperor Hirohito saluting as he walks past his troops at the train station. M/S of Prince Henry's train pulling into the station. He gets off the train and greets Emperor Hirohito and various other dignitaries, they all salute and the band plays. M/S as Emperor and Prince walk together past troops and down some steps. Various shots of mounted troops in front of the carriage holding Prince Henry and Emperor Hirohito. Various shots as the procession rides along the streets, through an ornate arch and over a bridge.
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