Trade Procession at Opening of Cork Exhibition
MovieTitle | Trade Procession at Opening of Cork Exhibition |
User score | 4 |
Release date | May 22, 1902 |
Genre | Documentary |
Production country | United Kingdom |
Production companies | Mitchell & Kenyon |
Run time | 6 min. |
A ceremonial procession through what is thought to be Western Road to mark the opening of 1902's momentous Cork Exhibition. Marchers represent the Irish National Foresters and local clothing factory Sunbeam Industries, and there are also religious tableaux, including a live-action depiction of Adam and Eve. At the end, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is accompanied by a mounted guard of honour.