The Emperor Of Abyssinia 1933

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Full title reads: "Addis Ababa. The Emperor of Abyssinia. 'King of Kings' ... who claims unbroken descent from King Solomon ... lays foundation stone of his country's first Parliament on 3rd anniversary of his Coronation."

Addis Ababa, Abyssinia / Ethiopia.

Various shots of procession...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6823
Sort Number:
33/102
Time in/Out:
01:27:52:00 / 01:28:38:00
Canister:
33/102
Film ID:
741.22
Issue Date:
21/12/1933

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