| MONARCHS, PRIESTS AND PEOPLE King George V and Queen Mary attend a celebration of Empire at Wembley Stadium. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5256 |
| Catalog #: | 507740 | |
| Clip Number: | 507740-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1089 | |
| Timecode: | 01:41:41 - 01:45:50 | |
| Location: | Wembley Stadium, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1924 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Civic HOLIDAYS: Empire Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | Same also catalog # 507731 or 242688 MONARCHS, PRIESTS & PEOPLE unite in deeply impressive religious festival 'for Thanksgiving for Empire Builders of the past and prayers for the present and the future Wembley Stadium, London. C/U of four buglers on white horses blowing a fanfare in front of the packed stadium stands. L/S of King George V and Queen Mary taking a seat in the Royal Box. Various L/Ss of a large military band marching across the stadium. M/S of the King and Queen looking over the balcony. L/S of soldiers parading across the pitch between two brass bands, some of the soldiers hold large banners and flags, the soldiers are followed by men in civilian clothes - war veterans? - and nurses. L/S of the packed stands - a sea of open umbrellas! L/S of priests and choir boys parading across the pitch. M/S of a bishop walking across the pitch, two choir boys hold his cloak, several priests follow - they go up some steps onto a raised platform. Panning shot of the spectator stands showing the platform in front. M/S of a priest standing on the platform conducting a large choir sitting in the stadiums. C/U of a priest - maybe, the bishop? - preaching behind an eagle shaped bible stand. | |
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