King Amannullah Aka King Ammanullah (1928)

Item title reads - King Amanullah (Ammanullah, Amannullah) of Afghanistan... gets first contact with Western civilisation on arrival in Italy. Rome. L/S of the royal carriage driving down the street followed by mounted Guards. Various shots as it rides through the city. Intertitle - ’Imposing parades of naval, military and air force, with great ceremonial, were held in his honour.’ L/S of a row of aeroplanes with propellors turning. L/S of the King stood there, L/S as he inspects an airship. M/S of him chatting to a man. L/S as they watch mounted Guards jump fences. Intertitle - ’At the Unknown Warrior’s grave.’ M/S as he approaches the memorial and climbs the steps followed by other dignitaries. L/S of the memorial. L/S as they all descend the steps afterwards and walk along. People salute as he approaches his car. 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.