Made by Debenham & Co. York, this, this film documents the League of Nations Pageant procession through Queen Victoria Square in Hull.  Title – League of Nations Pageant under the auspicious of the Hull Branch of the League of Nations Union Filmed by Debenham & Co. York  Exclusively for this theatre The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor Ald. Watson Boyes J.P. greets Mr Fred Needler (Vice President) and other officials of the Hull Branch of the “League of Nations Union.” The dignitaries...

Made by Debenham & Co. York, this, this film documents the League of Nations Pageant procession through Queen Victoria Square in Hull.  Title – League of Nations Pageant under the auspicious of the Hull Branch of the League of Nations Union Filmed by Debenham & Co. York  Exclusively for this theatre The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor Ald. Watson Boyes J.P. greets Mr Fred Needler (Vice President) and other officials of the Hull Branch of the “League of Nations Union.” The dignitaries briefly shake hands. Title – For whatever their political or religious creed, whatever their class or occupation, those taking part in this Pageant – Procession are united in the faith that is the – “League of Nations” which will eventually bring about the day for which already three-quarters of The World is working in the “League” itself – THE DAY WHERE PEACE IS UNIVERSAL. Another brief meet and greet.  Title – John Bull shows His Approval  He raises his hat to the organisers of the best pageant Hull has seen. John Bull raises his hat.  There are shots of the dignitaries and participants of the pageant, including Scouts.  Title – Lovely Ladies from Sunny Spain Gentlemen you agree that this is the correct description? There are ladies dressed in Spanish costume.  Other countries are also represented as people have on Dutch, Native American, and British Columbian costumes.  They are all lined up near their respective floats, ready for the procession. Title – Now we know where the marmalade comes from. There is a Spanish-style float with women holding oranges.  There is also a boy with an acoustic guitar, and others are lined up nearby in similar costume.  Title – IRELAND has given up “foighting”… and has taken to swinging. A group of women swing back and forth on a large swing.  There are boys sitting on an alley wall in the background.  Title – A wonderful procession witnessed by thousands of peace-loving Britishers.  A huge crowd of people has turned out for the event.  They line the streets around Ferens Art Gallery in Queen Victoria Square.  The procession begins, passing by the art gallery, and is led by people carrying an outstretched Union Jack.  Those participating in the procession are all dressed in different costume representative of different countries.  A float, on with the Pageant Queen rides, stops for the camera, and there are further shots of the crowd.  Some members of the public have climbed onto the monument opposite the art gallery to get a better view.  There are also religious members who participate in the procession, and altar boys carry flags with them as well.  People in Dutch costume pass by followed by a brass band.  The film continues with footage of the procession now taken from ground level.  People in South Asian costume and floats follow, and behind them are Japanese Geishas and people representing the South American nations. Title – and this… for what the League stands…… PEACE (represented in this case by some of the prettiest girls in Hull.) Women in ancient Roman costume hold fans of olive branches. Title – The End. Filmed by Debenham & Co York.