Title:THE RETURN OF AN EMPEROR - THE STORY OF ETHIOPIA [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 164
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Summary: In celebration of Ethiopia regaining her independence, the film briefly recounts events from 1918 when Tafari Makkonen "set out to modernise his country"; his use of the title Haile Selassie I; the admission to the League of Nations.
Description: The Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the Commonwealth forces' reinvasion and Haile Selassie's return are briefly described. Of the Italians to be repatriated to Italy: "everything possible is done to help... this unhappy population". The signing of the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement on January 31st 1942 by the Emperor and Major General Sir Philip Mitchell is shown, and the words of the British plenipotentiary are heard: "this year marks the liberation of your country", soon it is to be hoped all countries "that lie in the bondage of the aggressor" will be liberated.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:MGH 164
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
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Production Date:1943
Production Country: Ireland
Production Details: SEAC (Production company)
Johnson, Guy (Production individual)
Johnson, Guy (Production individual)
Johnson, Guy (Production individual)
Blanckart, Eric (Production individual)
Pithey, Wensley (Production cast)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 500 ft (ca); Running time: 14 mins
