S. African Tour (1925)

Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Africa in 1925, part 5 of original series. Title reads: “New Era Films Ltd President ... The Prince of Wales’ Tour, Part 5“. Prince on deck of warship HMS Repulse - he is walking on deck and looks at sea (very poor quality). Title reads: “On the night before she was due to cross the line, the ’Repulse’ was stopped by a hail from the vast deep and a mysterious figure came aboard“. Celebrations on board ship to celebrate the crossing of the equator, including man in King Neptune costume. Various intertitles imagining dialogue between Neptune and the crew. Various night shots of dance held on deck, including funny shots sailors dancing together. Interspersed with MSs musicians playing banjos, ukuleles, violins, drum kit and cornet. Good shots of dance floor, including fancy dress parade with sailors in chicken suits, savages, clowns and men in drag. Prince hands out prizes. Sailor dressed as me