British Empire Exhibition (1924)

The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London. M/S of two men clipping feathers from an ostrich, the bird has a cover over its head, spectators watch from behind a wire fence. M/S of two large, chauffeur driven cars passing a cheering crowd. Some seconds of white spacing. High angled shot of King George V and Queen Mary entering an African exhibit, surrounded by crowds of dignitaries and policemen, the King shakes hands and tips his hat at several people. M/S of the King and Queen (and entourage) passing a mud hut with the words - 'Sierra Leone' - painted on it. Various shots of the Royal entourage walking around the African exhibit - a lot of these shots are very unsteady, not very many good shots of the King and Queen. M/S of the King, Queen and entourage (consisting of lots of men in bowler hats) walking through the exhibition under large parasols held up by bare chested African men. FILM ID:342.08 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/