• Short Summary

    Religious ceremony of Blessing the Lake.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "BLESSING THE LAKE! - In picturesque setting, this ancient ceremony is carried out with due religion."

    Location unknown (possibly Switzerland, Germany of Austria).

    Various shots of the lake and lovely idyllic village around. Religious procession moves slowly towards the lake. Crowds gathered on the shore and in a large number of barges in harbour. Many nuns and people carrying religious insignia are seen. Church bells ringing off the screen. Item abruptly ends.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    795.22
    Media URN:
    10138
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    05/07/1934
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:22:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:29:28:00 / 01:30:50:00
    Canister:
    34/54

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