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1931 BELGIUM: Happy returns of the day to King Albert. Throngs to watch troops salute their monarch
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1:07Now PlayingDate: 20th April 1931
Location: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Brussels, Belgium: Gen. pan. from King of horse to Troops marching. Good semi cu. King on horse watching, elevation shot of parade, pan. from crowd over to back of parade, pan . from crowd over to back shot of troops marching. Semi cu. of Prince Leopold on horse in parade, close shot of bicycles passing by, semi cu. little boys talking & ground close shot of artillery going by.
Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes parade, off-stage Military Band plays Marching Music, light talking of kids in French.
Military - Ceremonial; King Albert I of the Belgians (1909-1934), King Leopold III of the Belgians (1901-1983 reigned 1934-1951), Crowds; Royalty; Celebrations - Anniversaries (Personal)
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