| ROYAL TOURNAMENT THRILLS AND LAUGHS King George V and Queen Mary enjoy displays | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5449 |
| Catalog #: | 180291 | |
| Clip Number: | 180291-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/44 | |
| Timecode: | 01.45.39 - 01.47.29 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, George V (Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Mary | |
| Description: | GAZETTE “London. Royal Tournament thrills and laughs. Their Majesties thoroughly enjoy Navy, Army and Air Forces’ wonder show at Olympia.” London. King George V and Queen Mary, with dignitaries walk down red carpet with military guards on either side. The King stands on the steps of the Royal box to receive a salute. The King inspects men of some of the many regiments and services taking part in the Royal Tournament. LS of two men doing what appears to be kendo style marshal art in arena, but they are dressed in Medieval costume. LS of royal party watching. Queen Mary is using glasses. More shots of the fighting - they end with a bit of clowning. Royal party applaud. Soldiers of the horse artillery ride up to the royal box and salute. | |
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