Ex-King Karl 1922

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Funchal, Madeira

Full titles read: "EX - KING KARL - One of History's most tragic and pathetic figures - dead. Exclusive pictures taken recently in his exile home."

M/S of coastline at Funchal, large building visible on cliff top, waves crash against the rocks. various shots of small...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
22813
Sort Number:
G 0865
Time in/Out:
01:28:26:00 / 01:29:57:00
Canister:
G 865
Film ID:
262.19
Issue Date:
06/04/1922

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  • The man described here is the former King Karl IV of Hungary. He died on 1 April 1922 in Funchal, Madeira.

    "Funchall" on Line 1 should read Funchal. Same for "Funchell" on Line 4.

    jamied 12th Mar 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 11th May 2012

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