Réception de S. M. l'Empereur Guillaume II

The first film ever shot in Frankfurt shows the arrival of Emperor William II at Opernplatz for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the German-French peace treaty which was signed at "Hotel zum Schwan". The film consists of only one shot: The camera is standing alongside of a tribune, the committee members are waiting for the Emperor, the preparers arrive, then the imperial carriage. The Emperor alights, gives a military salute and is surrounded by the celebratory committee.  The film was shot on May 5, 1986 and was probably shown at the Berlin trade show in June.
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