| PASSING OF CARDINAL MERCIER The funeral in Brussels of Cardinal Mercier. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5330 |
| Catalog #: | 55121 | |
| Clip Number: | 55121-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1264 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:07 - 01:14:05 | |
| Location: | Brussels, Belgium. | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Clergy LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Belgium, Brussels PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral | |
| Description: | Passing of CARDINAL MERCIER. King Albert and Belgium's Allies pay last tribute to illustrious Prelate. Brussels, Belgium. M/S of street beside a Cathedral lined with crowds and a troop of soldiers, pallbearers carry the Cardinal's coffin from the Cathedral to a horse drawn hearse. High angled shot of a large military parade going through city streets. M/S of the hearse, pulled by six black horses, it is followed by men in religious robes and army officers. M/S of three officers standing in front of a battalion of soldiers. M/S of the procession following the hearse. M/S of bishops, cardinals and other men in religious robes following the hearse. L/S of the procession passing a battalion of soldiers standing in a large square. M/S of the coffin being removed from the hearse. M/S of a group of men in military uniforms, most wear black armbands. | |
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