MONARCHS' TOUR OF BRITISH EMPIRE TOPICAL BUDGET 664-2

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 493994).

Synopsis

Main title. "King and Queen escort Ferdinand and Queen Marie through Britain's Dominions at Wembley". Garlands of Welcome at the Indian Pavilion.". A distant shot of the visitors (44). "At Queen Victoria's Memorial". A closer view of the royal party (65). "From India to Burma by Railodok car". The car travelling through cheering crowds (84). "At Burma: umbrellas of state". Inspecting the Burma pavilion (108). "Watching a Burmese juggler". Similar shot (158). "Their Majesties had to make their way through dense throngs". Royal party passing through the crowds (179). "Crossing old London Bridge". A distant shot of them passing onto the bridge (193). "Leaving H.M. Government buildings after lunch". Distant shot (218). "At Newfoundland". Leaving the Newfoundland building (239). "At Fiji". Leaving another building (265). "And at night - regal fireworks". Shots of the display (288ft).

 

Titles

  • MONARCHS' TOUR OF BRITISH EMPIRE TOPICAL BUDGET 664-2
Series Title:
TOPICAL BUDGET
 

Technical Data

Year:
1924
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
292 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Company
Topical Film Company