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Foreign Affairs: Scenes in Addis Ababa as it prepares for war

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
327
Date Released
9 Sep 1935
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Flashes: Men of might try their strength at Braemar Games
  2. 2Flashes: The King’s Cup Air Race is captured by Tommie [sic] Rose
  3. 3Foreign Affairs: Geneva Conference
  4. 4Foreign Affairs: Italian Troops move through Suez Canal en route for Eritrea
  5. 5Foreign Affairs: Scenes in Addis Ababa as it prepares for war
  6. 6Foreign Affairs: Sir Samuel Hoare has a reassuring word to say before leaving by air for Geneva
  7. 7Sea Story: Described by Barry Barnes
  8. 8Sport: Reported by Alan Howland: The ‘All Blacks’ start strenuous practice for Rugger Tour
  9. 9Sport: Reported by Alan Howland: Ulster Tourist Trophy is won by Freddy Dixon at 76.9 mph
  10. 10Feature

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 10
Section Title
Foreign Affairs
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Scenes in Addis Ababa. SHOTLIST: Shot of Abyssinian countryside and cattle on same. Shots of natives walking along in the muddy streets of Addis Ababa. Other shots of natives in the Capital. Shots of native troops both modern and ancient dress, close shots of old natives. Groups listen to announcement.
Keywords
Environment; Fashion and costume; Animals; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
3898
Credits:
Commentator
Eric Dunstan
Length of story (in feet)
50
Story extras:

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