Calcutta Pageant

Calcutta Pageant

1912•4m

Documentary

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

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BFI, The British Council

Language

EN

Status

Released

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King George V of the United Kingdom

King George V of the United Kingdom

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