With Oriental Splendour (1930)

Full title reads: “Morocco. With Oriental splendour, the Sultan of Morocco greets President of the French Republic on first official visit.“ Morocco, North Africa. A large group of dignitaries awaits the arrival of the French President. Cannons fire a salute as President Gaston Doumergue walks up slipway to be greeted. He is accompanied by various officials. The various dignitaries walk along lines of troops. Both Moroccan and French. More shots of the crowds watching the meeting of Sidi Mohammed V (Ben Youssef) - Sultan of Morocco and the President. Open car carries Doumergue past great Moroccan crowds. Moroccan horsemen show off their skills. Intertitle reads: “The famous Foreign Legion.“ Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion parade. FILM ID: 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