Palaces in Peril

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1388
Date Released
9 Jan 1956
Date submitted
5 Jan 1956
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Operation Plum Duff
  2. 2King of Cyprus
  3. 3The Archbishop’s Funeral
  4. 4Election Stalemate
  5. 5She Was the Idol of Paris
  6. 6Palaces in Peril
  7. 7Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
  8. 8London Gropes to Work
  9. 9A Downfall of Skiers

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Venice Buildings in Danger. DESCRIPTION: The mellow magnificence of ancient buildings in Venice is slowly crumbling, the constant erosion of the sea water has undermined the foundations of many a sumptuous Palace. SHOTLIST: GVs building on the canals. CU crane at work dredging, Rialto in the background. CU cracks in walls. LS and CU workmen in drained canal lifting out silt with shovels and crane. LS gondolas on the canal.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Environment
Locations
Italy; Venice
Footage sources
France
Card file number
65592
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
63
Story extras:
Film clip

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