The Pope's Birthday 1928

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Pope Pius XI is greeted by African clergymen on his birthday.

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Location of events is unknown (probably Rome, Italy).

M/S of several African men in long black robes kissing the hand of a clergyman (looks like a Cardinal?). M/S of a horse-drawn carriage coming up a...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34923
Sort Number:
G 1520
Time in/Out:
01:04:21:00 / 01:06:07:00
Canister:
G 1520
Film ID:
734.05
Issue Date:
16/07/1928

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