King Opens Empire Exhibition

Series

Series Name

Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

661-1

Date Released

24 Apr 1924

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1King Opens Empire Exhibition

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 1

Summary

[1ST SUBTITLE]: "Pictures Exclusive to Topical Budget. A panorama presenting some of Wembley’s Wonders." Iris out to long shot of buildings at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley. Panning shot to the left. [2ND SUBTITLE]: "Burma". Iris out to shot of Burma Pavilion. Iris in. [3RD SUBTITLE]: "Canada. (from the Lake)". Iris out to Canadian Pavilion. Iris in. [4TH SUBTITLE]: "India. (from the Lake)". Iris out to long shot of Indian Pavilion seen across lake. Iris in. Arrival of Royal carriage down road lined on one side by crowds. [5TH SUBTITLE]: "As the King declared the Exhibition open all the flags are broken at the mast". Long shot of the choirs on one side of Wembley Stadium. General view of the stadium with bands marching up and down. View from the crowd as the Royal procession arrives in the stadium (partially obscured by heads). [6TH SUBTITLE]: "The Massed Choirs". Return to shot of choirs, now waving and cheering. Close shot of royal procession with King George V and Queen Mary in an open carriage. Pass by with panning shot. [7TH SUBTITLE]: "Garlands of Welcome at the Indian Pavilion". Long shot of King and Queen and members of their party receiving garlands outside the Indian Pavilion. They walk towards the camera. [8TH SUBTITLE]: "At Queen Victoria’s memorial". Closer shot of royal party and officials beside memorial. [9TH SUBTITLE]: "From India to Burma by Railodok Car". View through crowds of royal party travelling in long carriage with driver. [10TH SUBTITLE]: "At Burma: - Umbrellas of State". View from top to bottom of Burma Pavilion. Medium long shot of royal party coming out of the pavilion shaded by large parasols. Close shot of King with officials passing over bridge. Close shot of Queen Mary passing by. [11TH SUBTITLE]: "Their Majesties had to make their way through dense throngs". Panning shot of royal party having their way cleared through large crowd by police. [12TH SUBTITLE]: "Crossing Old London Bridge". Panning long shot of bridge as royal party (not visible) cross it. [13TH SUBTITLE]: "Leaving HM Government Buildings after Lunch". Long shot of royal party coming down steps, cheered by crowd in foreground. [14TH SUBTITLE]: "At Newfoundland". They walk along a line of planks across some grass outside the building. [15TH SUBTITLE]: "At Fiji". Leaving the building.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies

Length of story (in feet)

397

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Notes

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