Medieval Tournament In Siena Square 1950-1959

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Medieval Tournament in Siena Square, Italy.

Various shots of tournament taking place in square of Siena - people in period costumes wave flags. Horses representing 14 districts of Siena taking part in race, which is won by "Flight of the Eagle". Cut- ins...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
80569
Sort Number:
UN 3246 G
Time in/Out:
01:30:46:00 / 01:31:39:00
Canister:
UN 3246 G
Film ID:
2736.18
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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