The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London.
M/S of two men clipping feathers from an ostrich, the bird has a cover over its head, spectators watch from behind a wire fence. M/S of two large, chauffeur driven cars passing a cheering crowd.
Some seconds of white spacing.
High angled shot of King George V and Queen Mary entering an African exhibit, surrounded by crowds of dignitaries and policemen, the King shakes hands and tips his hat at several people. M/S of the King and Queen (and entourage) passing a mud hut with the words - 'Sierra Leone' - painted on it. Various shots of the Royal entourage walking around the African exhibit - a lot of these shots are very unsteady, not very many good shots of the King and Queen.
M/S of the King, Queen and entourage (consisting of lots of men in bowler hats) walking through the exhibition under large parasols held up by bare chested African men.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 02/06/1924
- Sound:
- Silent
- Media URN:
- 24438
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 342.08
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:03:21:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:15:34:00 / 01:18:55:00
- Canister:
- G 1089
- Sort Number:
- G 1089
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jamied says
The exhibition was held from 21 July - 30 August 1924.