| PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA Packed ship of pilgrims waving, people at the port waving goodbye. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8052 |
| Catalog #: | 281328 | |
| Clip Number: | 281328-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2170 C | |
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| Location: | Casablanca | |
| Year Shot: | 1949 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Morocco, Casablanca RELIGION: Islam (Muslim, Molsem) | |
| Description: | PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA Packed ship of pilgrims waving, people at the port waving goodbye. 450 pilgrims were chosen among 2,500 from Morocco sail towards Djedda leaving for Mecque (Mecca). Casablanca, Morocco MS. G.V. scene on quayside at Casablanca with pilgrims on boat 'Providence' alongside and friends etc. milling about on quay. LS. G.V. over heads of crowd waiting to see the ship depart of cranes. MS.The Tricoleur flying from the 'Providence'. MS. People on board the Providence including women in yashmaks. MS. People on quayside pan up to pilgrims waving from ship. CU. Negro, delegate of the Pilgrims of North Africa, wearing Legion of Honour medal. SCU. He chats to another pilgrim. MS. & SCU. Officials walking towards ship to say goodbye to the pilgrims. MS. Officials going up gangplank Mr Couste Chief of the department of Casablanca (4 shots). LS. Crowd on quay. Ship alongside. LMS. MS. & LS.Various shots of pilgrims waving to ship (4 shots). MS. People waving from quayside. MS. Stern of ship with flag flying and pilgrims waving. MS.The ship leaving harbour. (2 shots). | |
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