Ethiopians Muster in Grand Review for Emperor

Series

Series Name
British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43A
Date Released
24 Nov 1930
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Kingsford Smith Completes His Record Flight
  2. 2Ethiopians Muster in Grand Review for Emperor
  3. 3Kings Voice is Heard in America

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Ethiopians Muster in Grand Review for Emperor. DESCRIPTION: 75,000 warriors salute "Haile Selassie" (formerly Ras Tafari). Sub 1. He has his modern army also. SHOTLIST: Emperor on a raised platform, native warriors marching past with spears and shields etc. Close shot of native band. Sub 1. march past of soldiers in uniform with rifles. Close shot of Emperor watching from the throne.
Keywords
Royalty; Weapons; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
951
Length of story (in feet)
165
Story extras:
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