• Short Summary

    The King of Cambodia is crowned in scenes of oriental splendour.

  • Description

    Nompenh, Cambodia (Kampuchea).

    GV. Queen of Cambodia arriving on chair. LV. King Norodom Suramarit puts on his crown. TV. Spectators in the throne room. TV. Court dignitary reading a loyal message, camera pan to King and Queen on throne. GV. The King. GV. Audience bowing. LV. King walking down steps with Queen behind. CU. Cambodian soldier's head. GV. Cambodian warriors shields and spears. GV. King and Queen passing through street on carriage, & SV.

    (FG) (Orig "I")

    Note: There is another name listed as King's name - Varman Norodom Sihanouk. I am not sure which is correct - should be both.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    575.18
    Media URN:
    31744
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    19/03/1956
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:29:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:21:23:00 / 01:21:52:00
    Canister:
    56/23

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