• Short Summary

    Massive display of marching at the Trooping of the Colour - King George V's 67th Birthday.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "London. Pageant of Scarlet & Gold - The Brigade of Guards Troops the Colour - a military spectacle unequalled in the World - in honour of the King's 67th birthday"

    London.

    Massive parade of Guardsmen on Horse Guards' Parade. Lots of horse, lots of bearskins, lots of military music for the Trooping of the Colour.

    King George V, on horseback and in uniform takes the salute.

    Massed bands of the Brigade of Guards march past playing.

    The Brigade Colours (a flag) are presented and saluted with great ceremony. The National Anthem is played.

    More marching, a massive display of pomp and pageantry.

    L/S the King George V receives the salute of the marching troops.

    Music continues over Pathe End Titles

    (Natural sound track only - No commentary)

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    677.06
    Media URN:
    5030
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    06/06/1932
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:05:02:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:10:28:00 / 01:15:30:00
    Canister:
    32/45

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