| THE FETE OF THE BRIDE OF THE NILE A river parade down the River Nile is part of | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5491 |
| Catalog #: | 98102 | |
| Clip Number: | 98102-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 30/58 | |
| Timecode: | 01.00.30 - 01.01.20 | |
| Location: | Along the nile, Cairo, Egypt | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Religious LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Egypt, Cairo LOCATIONS/AFRICA: River, Nile | |
| Description: | “Cairo. The fete of the Bride of the Nile. Cannon salutes now replace the ceremony of annual sacrifice of a virgin, the ancients practiced to assure abundant rain & good crops.†Cairo, Egypt. Panning shot of villagers standing along shore. MS of a girl and boy clapping. Passenger steam boat pulling away from dock, passengers on deck. More panning shots of villagers on shore. LS of steam boat tolling the elaborately decorated vessel which carries the bride of the Nile, circle wipe on frame. LS of villagers celebrating in their own boats, following the royal barge. LS of the deck of the royal barge filled with passengers. MS of passengers sitting in ropes. MS of girl and boy clapping even more happily. LS circle wipe on shot of vessel sailing down Nile. | |
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