Passing Of Cardinal Mercier (1926)

Brussels, Belgium. Title: “Passing of CARDINAL MERCIER. King Albert and Belgium’s Allies pay last tribute to illustrious Prelate“. M/S of street beside a Cathedral lined with crowds and a troop of soldiers, pallbearers carry the Cardinal’s coffin from the Cathedral to a horse drawn hearse. High angled shot of a large military parade going through city streets. M/S of the hearse, pulled by six black horses, it is followed by men in religious robes and army officers. M/S of three officers standing in front of a battalion of soldiers. M/S of the procession following the hearse. M/S of bishops, cardinals and other men in religious robes following the hearse. L/S of the procession passing a battalion of soldiers standing in a large square. M/S of the coffin being removed from the hearse. M/S of a group of men in military uniforms, most wear black armbands. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING