Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie gets aboard an aircraft in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Amharic word on side of aircraft translates to "Ethiopia." The Emperor in the cockpit. The aircraft taxis. Natives carrying rifles watch the aircraft as it takes off. It lands after a short flight. Emperor Selassie exits the aircraft. Officials greet him. The Emperor watches a demonstration of hand grenade throwing. Men throw grenades and explosions occur in woods. The Emperor looks through a handheld 16mm movie camera and smiles. View of two dogs. The dogs run towards a car and get into it. The Emperor also gets into the same car. (World War 2 period.)
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during World War II. Ethiopian Army officers salute each other. Ethiopian troops march. Bare feet of the soldiers. Troops pass in review. Emperor Selassie, the Empress and their two sons in coronation robes. A huge crowd of Ethiopians run about and brandish rifles after hearing about the Italian demands. Emperor Selassie dressed in a uniform watches the demonstration. Native tribesmen and crowds gathered around the Emperor's tent. Emperor Selassie fires an antiquated artillery piece.