Teheran - Iran Fetes Shah Now 40 AKA Birthday… 1959

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Title reads: "Iran fetes Shah, now 40".

Teheran, Iran.

Birthday salute for Shah of Persia, Mohammed Reza Pahlevi. L/S officials awaiting arrival of the Shah in his palace. Panning shot Shah walking into the hall, wearing white military uniform. Panning C/U Shah walking along lines...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
50983
Sort Number:
59/090
Time in/Out:
01:31:17:00 / 01:32:09:00
Canister:
59/90
Film ID:
1599.21
Issue Date:
09/11/1959

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