Plot To Overthrow Haile Selassie AKA Haile Selassie: Ouster Move Makes Headlines (1960)

Location: Accra (Ghana), Ethiopia, Tokyo (Japan) Story about plot to oust Haile Selassie / Ras Tafarai, Emperor of Ethiopia, whilst he is visiting President Nkrumah in Ghana Title reads “Haile Selassie: Ouster move makes headlines“ LS. into MS. as Haile Selassie descends aircraft steps to be greeted warmly by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. MS. as Haile Selassie is presented with flowers. MS. Haile Selassie and Nkrumah walking across tarmac. LS. Guard of Honour. LS. Selassie and Nkrumah together on platform, as Haile Selassie meets Ghanian dignitaries. LS. SM. Selassie and Nkrumah seated on sofa together in reception room. CUs. as car draws up and Crown Prince Asfa Wossen alights. Various shots of the Crown Prince on his visit to Tokyo factories. CU and MS Haile Selassie and his Empress. CU. Ethiopian warrior. LS. Haile Selassie and his Empress LS. Diplomat and his wife bowing to the Empress and Emperor MS. Haile Selassie on balcony - back view. (Comb. F.G.) Note: Date on the paper work reads 15 Decem
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