King Amanullah (1928)
Full titles read: King Amanullah of Afghanistan and his beautiful Queen pay state visit to Paris, France. L, S at a railway station (in Paris ) as King Amanullah and his Queen are escorted from a train by a group of dignitaries. The group stands at the foot of the stairs for a while as if posing for the camera (or perhaps an anthem is being played out of shot ). L, Ss of the King and Queen in a car driving through Paris, surrounded by military men in full regalia on horseback. Intertitle reads: At the Unknown Warrior s M, S of the King laying a huge wreath on the grave; he is assisted by some of the men in the entourage. The Queen appears to be there, in mourning dress. Intertitle reads: At the Palace of Various shots as a large group accompanies the King and Queen as they walk about the grounds. L, S of the Royal couple appearing on the balcony of the Palace with French dignitaries. A flag flies from the balcony probably the pre1929 Afghanistan flag. FILM
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