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Our King Emperor (1911)
 

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Main title: "The Durbar Procession". The procession moves along a road in open countryside lined with troops; the Royal carriage and its cavalcade enter a huge arena. King George V and Queen Mary arrive at the canopied dais. Title: "The ruling Chiefs pay homage. H. H. The Nizam of Hyderabad". He walks to the dais, bows and moves away. Title: "H.H. The Gaekwar of Baroda". The Gaekwar makes his bow and is followed by others. The troops massed in the arena.

Title: "Departure of Their Majesties". The King and Queen leave the dais, enter their carriage and drive away (308). CS of the crowds lining the route. "The garden party and people's fète". The enclosure crowded with people. Title: "Their Imperial Majesties present themselves to the crowds". The King and Queen are seen from behind in velvet robes and wearing their crowns, standing on a raised platform, before the vast crowd. An Indian dance is performed in the arena, the King and Queen are seen looking on before the Royal party leave the platform. A still photograph of the King and Queen concludes the film.