State Opening Of British Empire Exhibition By H M The King Cuts Footage

STATE OPENING OF BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION BY H.M. THE KING (CUTS)
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	Catalog #:	510548
	Clip Number:	510548-1
	Orginal Film:	G 1188
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	Location:	Wembley Stadium, London
	Year Shot:	1925 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	No
	Color:	No
	Headings:	CEREMONIES: Grand Opening EXHIBITIONS: British Empire Exhibition LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, George V (Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Mary
	Description:	MISSING 4/5/2007 See also catalog # State Opening of British Empire Exhibition by His Majesty the King. Cuts (rushes, out takes) Wembley Stadium, London L/S as royal procession and mounted guards drive and ride under a bridge to enter Wembley Stadium, soldiers stand at the side. L/S of mounted guards and soldiers standing to attention, M/S as the royal carriage rides into the stadium. M/S as the carriage rides past the cheering crowds, King George V and Queen Mary wave. L/S from above as they get out of the carriage, he salutes. M/S of soldiers doing drill with their guns, the camera pans across them, guards ride past on horses in the foreground and background. L/S from the side as the King stands on a platform and salutes. M/S as the King reads a speech, he walks forward and presses a button, another man salutes. One of their sons is with them, possibly Prince Albert. M/S as cannons fire. M/S of the royal party. L/S as aeroplane's fly over the stadium in formation. L/S as a military band play and march on the pitch. L/S of the parade, the camera pans across nurses and sailors. M/S as Queen Mary gets in a carriage followed by the King and another man, the footmen get on the back and cover their knees with a blanket. M/S as they set off and the King salutes. The parade passes by the crowds. L/S as they carry on and everyone waves from the packed stands. Various shots as buglers ride out onto the pitch, L/S as the royal carriage emerges and everyone waves and claps, it is followed by mounted guards. L/S as they ride around the pitch past the crowds. Various shots of the royal party on the platform and the King making his speech, some clergymen join them. Various shots of the soldiers and bands marching across the pitch. Various shots of the carriage riding around the stadium. M/S of speakers attached to what looks like scaffolding. M/S of people gathered to listen in Trafalgar Square, various shot as they take their hats off then put them on again. M/S as a lady presents flowers to Queen Mary and curtsies to the couple, they all stand together on the platform. Various shots of the guards parading on the pitch, the carriage riding round the stadium and the aeroplanes flying overhead.