News in Brief: Oldest Horse Race

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1362
Date Released
11 Jul 1955
Date submitted
7 Jul 1955
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Royal
  2. 2Eisteddfod
  3. 3News in Brief: Briton Turns Buddhist
  4. 4News in Brief: Ancient Hero Honoured
  5. 5News in Brief: Oldest Horse Race
  6. 6News in Brief: The New Bluebird
  7. 7Sir Anthony Eden - Guest of Honour
  8. 8Farnborough Jubilee

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Section Title
News in Brief
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Palio De Siena Jockey Race. DESCRIPTION: In the ancient city of Siena, in Italy, the day of the Palio, the most dangerous horse race in the World, which dates from the 13th century. SHOTLIST: GV of crowds in the square. GV of flag waving. CU of the horses and jockeys walking. GVs of the race. Various shots. GV of the winning area with banner.
Keywords
Horse racing
Locations
Italy; Siena
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
63994
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
65
Story extras:
Film clip

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