Arab Chiefs Visit Pathe (1920-1929)

Arab chiefs visit Pathe. Wardour Street, London. Opens w/ what seems to be unrelated footage of a march- - British trade unions? Then suddenly cuts to the real story. CU beautiful young teenage boy c. 13-14 years old. He is dressed in robe and headdress made of rich fabrics; a shiny case of some sort. hangs at his breast. Around him are other Arab men of importance; in similar attire; some holding swords. Someone hands a postcard to the young man w/ the regal air and he glances at it; returns it. Wider shot showing the group of 7 Arab visitors sitting & standing around together; along w/ a British woman & man. The man hands an open book to the Young Sheikh; points at something in it; etc. Arabia; Middle East; international relations FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also
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