Addis Ababa (1935)

Full title reads: “Addis Ababa - the new political situation“. Abyssinia (Ethiopia). C/Us of French flag and plaque reading “Republique Francais“. Various shots of French Ambassador and wife, M. and Madame Bodard, welcoming Princess Tsaie and Prince Makonnen (children of Abyssinian Emperor Haile Selassie) into French Embassy from special reception. Various shots of Italian Embassy under armed guard. We see Ethiopian servants packing up embassy property. The embassy is moving to Djibouti (Italian territory). M/S of servants carrying cage containing Count Vinci’s pet leopard. Various shots of Count Vinci walking down steps and getting into car. According to narrator he is becoming “voluntary prisoner until such time as he leaves the country“. Note: for search purposes also use Princess Tsahai. 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.