• Short Summary

    Recent footage of Ex - King Karl before his death.

  • Description

    Funchal, Madeira

    Full titles read: "EX - KING KARL - One of History's most tragic and pathetic figures - dead. Exclusive pictures taken recently in his exile home."

    M/S of coastline at Funchal, large building visible on cliff top, waves crash against the rocks. various shots of small boats coming into dock. Karl (Charles IV of Hungary / Charles I of Austria) climbs out with other dignitaries. M/S of Karl climbing into car. M/S of Karl sitting in car, cameraman winding camera in background.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    262.19
    Media URN:
    22813
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    06/04/1922
    Sound:
    sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:31:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:28:26:00 / 01:29:57:00
    Canister:
    G 865

Comments (2)

  1. Unknown user says

    The man described here is the former King Karl IV of Hungary. He died on 1 April 1922 in Funchal, Madeira.

    "Funchall" on Line 1 should read Funchal. Same for "Funchell" on Line 4.

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  2. Unknown user says

    Thanks.

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