Pomp and Splendor Mark King’s Parade to Open Parliament (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. POMP AND SPLENDOR MARK KING’S PARADE TO OPEN PARLIAMENT: LONDON, ENGLAND - The ancient march from Buckingham Palace to the great government hall on the Thames is re-enacted by the British monarch as thousands gather in the streets to cheer His Majesty, and acclaim the newly elected officials. Medieval uniforms and conveyances feature the impressive procession of the royal party to the famous legislative house. The ruler acknowledges the plaudits of the throng and disappears into the chambers to put his stamp of approval on the current forces in power. 2. MECHANICAL ARTISTS CONSTRUCT INGENIOUS YULE-TIDE DISPLAYS: NEW YORK, NY - Life size models of world-famous comic strip characters decorate an imaginative array at Messmore and Damon Studios. Santa Claus and his reindeer feature the collection which includes Tillie the Toiler, Jiggs and Maggie, Andy Gump, and Hair-Breadth Harry. The crafty reproductions perform unbelievable stunts and do everything but breathe, in their introductory show as the new type of toy for Christmas celebrating. 3. DECLARE HOLIDAY AS ROYAL NEWLYWEDS ARRIVE AT NEW HOME: NAPLES, ITALY - Promoted to the rank of Major General, Crown Prince Humbert and his bride, Princess Marie Jose, forsake Turin for this city, seat of his new command. Reaching the Palace in the public square, the Royal couple is greeted with wild enthusiasm by a throng of 200,000. The removal of the Prince’s official residence to this community marks his assumption of control over his infantry brigade. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. NEW YORK, NY – “All Quiet” awarded honor medal! — Carl Laemmle receives Photoplay Magazine Trophy for season’s greatest picture. 5. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Grandi meets Hoover! — Italy’s emissary and President reach accord on arms reduction. 6. NEW YORK, NY - Queer beasties at National Pet Show opening! — 3rd annual event brings out record entries. 7. BATH, IL - Season opens at duck hunter’s paradise! — Phenomenal flock of 4,000,000 birds greets eager Nimrods. 8. VILLAGERS TURN OUT TO SEE LOVE-MAKING OF HARVEST DEITIES: MIKAWA, JAPAN - The feast of the Miya arrives and throngs of natives welcome the festival that marks the visit of the male god to the female idol across the sea. Accompanied by a huge crowd, the Sacred One is enthroned in a palanquin and transported along the beach by a small army of youths. In the procession are four gold coaches, and all are pulled through the water to the opposite shore where the feminine deity becomes an audience to a unique oriental display, performed by the male’s idolaters for the goddess’ pleasure. The event over, the masculine god is transported back across the sea to his shrine, for another year. 9. RIOTS MAR OPENING OF FREE CITY KITCHEN TO AID NATIVE POOR: ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT - Spurning a brilliant display to commemorate the anniversary of his ascension to the throne, King Fuad presents the funds saved to the community for the first soup station in the country. Hungry hordes of destitute souls, benefited through the monarch’s kindness, attend the dedication ceremonies, which are performed by Premier Ismail Sidky Pasha and Prince Omar Toussoum. Instantly after the doors are thrown wide the crowds swarm in, taxing the strength of the police on hand to preserve order. The ferocity of those seeking food testifies to the wisdom of King in foregoing a carnival so that suffering might be relieved.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library