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1935 ABYSSINIA: Warrior tribesmen answer Emperor Haile Selassie's call to arms
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1:50Now PlayingDate: 8th August 1935
Location: ABYSSINIA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATON: ABYSSINIA UNDER ARMS (DISSOLVE TO) Ethiopia prepares. Graphic first pictures of coloured legions who have rallied to Emperor's call.
ABYSSINIA
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Travel shot of Tribesmen. Nearer shot of tribesmen. Pan. of various types of Tribesmen. Gen. view of palace and troops lined up, band towards. Semi view pan. or Emperor in car. Gen. view pan. of Abyssinian Government. Intr shot Parliament
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Semi view and top view of Emperor on balcony addressing Parliament. Semi view pan. of notables listening
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Gen. view of Emperor leaving Parliament. CU. of Emror'son. Pfan. of troops in field. Long view of Emperor and son under umbrella. CU. types of tribesmen - with music. Semi view of troops in bare feet marching towards. Gen. view of troops marching away. Gen. view of Troops and pan. to stand of Emperor
Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes Abyssinia preparing to defend herself from Italian invasion. Off-stage voice describes Emperor talking to his subjects during his address to Parliament
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