The Gondola Pageant (1926)

Full title reads: The Gondola Pageant. Thousands of all nations throng the Grand Canal to see picturesque annual Venice, Italy. L, S of fleet of gondolas coming down Grand Canal under Bridge of Sighs, crowds watch from each bank. L, S of gondolas coming down canal with view in distance of domed cathedral in Saint Mark s square. More L, Ss of fleet of gondolas going along typical Venetian canals. Cuts, out takes start at 01:40:26. Various shots of arc of water created by two firemen s hoses on either side of the canal. Various shots of punting race, crowds watch from balconies looking over the water. Otherwise, shots similar to edited bit of item. FILM 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 include