| ABYSSINIA'S ARMY A parade of Ethiopian troops before Emperor Haile Selassie. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5546 |
| Catalog #: | 250747 | |
| Clip Number: | 250747-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/66 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:10 - 01:11:28 | |
| Location: | Ethiopia (Abyssinia) | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Ethiopia (Abyssinia) MILITARY: Misc | |
| Description: | "ABYSSINIA'S ARMY - Native warriors march past their Emperor." Ethiopia (Abyssinia). Pan to see tent and saluting base with audience watching the review of Ethiopian troops - Haile Selassie sitting in white suit. Barefoot troops in European army uniform parade past. Soldiers on horseback. Abyssinian officers on horseback. The drummer of the Imperial Guard riding past. Close up shot of tribal chief in native clothing. The review tent. Several shots of troops on horseback. Troops running past camera, this section is speeded up so people are moving very fast. | |
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