The Palio Of Siena (1952)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear or unknown. The Palio of Siena, Italy. Shots of men in mediaeval costume sweeping large flags or banners about and throwing them in the air in the Piazzo del Campo. M/S of spectators. Several shots of the parade of people in mediaeval dress before the start of the famous horse race through the city. C/U of drum being beaten by man in Middle Ages costume. Elevated shots of the race with horses being ridden around the packed square by jockeys. M/S of spectators. Elevated shots of the excited crowd running along the course and waving flags after race has been won. Winning horse was called ’She-Wolf’. FILM ID:2602.1 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes m