| THE SHORTEST PARLIAMENT EVER HELD King Fouad of Egypt presides over a one day session of his parliament. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5309 |
| Catalog #: | 55284 | |
| Clip Number: | 55284-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1179 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:46 - 01:12:22 | |
| Location: | Cairo, Egypt. | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: Parliament LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Egypt, Cairo PERSONALITIES: Zaghlul, Sa'd (Zagloul Pasha) ROYALTY: Egyptian, Fu'ad I (Fouad) | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 190132 The shortest Parliament ever held. His Majesty King Fouad opens session that only lasted one day! Cairo, Egypt. L/S of the parade with many horses pulling the ornate royal carriage, they are followed by other military men on horseback, other guards line the side and people watch. M/S of the horses and carriage coming to a stop at parliament building, King Fouad gets out and is greeted by other dignitaries. 'Zagloul Pasha.' Egyptian Premier Zagloul Pasha walks through the gates and greets his colleagues. M/S as they wait at the door, the King emerges and salutes as he gets back into his carriage. M/S as they ride off. M/S from the side as the carriage drives along and comes around a corner towards the camera. L/S of many people waving at the camera and lifting their hats as it pans across them. Various shots of the members of parliament waiting outside. M/S of the royal coach, the guards get on. M/S of the King inside parliament sat on a huge throne. M/S of men sat round the side and on a balcony, various shots of parliament in session. M/S as they emerge from the building. | |
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