The Shortest Parliament Ever Held (1925)
Item title reads 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. Intertitle Zagloul 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 o
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