Unveiling Statue - Byron Of Egypt (1920-1929)

Unveiling statue - Byron of Egypt. Two British representatives arriving; 1 in military uniform; they walk past Egyptian dignitaries- -government officials; Muslim priests; etc. Some of the Egyptians wear fez hats; white robes; also a line of men; most elderly; in long black robes and black headgear. BG of intricately patterned mosaics and huge heavy curtains. Egyptian leader (Ahmed Fuad Pasha- -King Fuad I?) seated on throne; various officials stand behind him. Pan on British officials and their wives; more Egyptians. Egyptian makes speech. Shot of large monument; covered. W/ some effort by team of workers below; monument is uncovered: it is a large sphinx; w/ statue of a man in a long robe standing next to it. Not known what Byron is meant. 1920s? FILM ID:2426.1 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT Brit