The Shortest Parliament Ever Held Blue Tint 1925

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Item title reads - The shortest Parliament ever held. His Majesty King Fuad opens session that only lasted one day! Cairo, Egypt.

L/S of the parade with many horses pulling the ornate royal carriage, they are followed by other military men on horseback, other guards line the side and people...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25032
Sort Number:
G 1179
Time in/Out:
01:34:16:00 / 01:35:50:00
Canister:
G 1179
Film ID:
386.14
Issue Date:
09/04/1925

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