Reza Shah Pahlavi

Born: None

Reza Shah Pahlavi (15 March 1878 – 26 July 1944) was an Iranian military officer, minister of war, prime minister, and first Shah of the House of Pahlavi of the Imperial State of Iran. He reigned from 15 December 1925 until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran on 16 September 1941. Reza Shah introduced many social, economic, and political reforms during his reign, ultimately laying the foundation of the modern Iranian state. Therefore, he is regarded as the founder of modern Iran

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Reza Shah

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2013-07-10

The documentary "Reza Shah" begins with the rise of Reza Khan to power and looks at his reign...

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Iran, the New Persia

as Self
Released: 1939-05-10

Documentary film about the final construction and inauguration of the Trans-Iranian Railway...

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Coronation of Reza Shah Pahlavi of Persia

as uncredited
Released: 1926-04-25

70-second-long footage of the coronation of Reza Shah Pahlavi in the Brilliant Hall of Golestan...

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Opening of Trans-Iranian Railway

as uncredited
Released: 1938-08-26

Official film of the opening ceremony of Trans-Iranian Railway with the presence of the Shah and...

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