First Sitting Of Italian Republic Deputies And Senators (1948)

Unissued, unused footage dates and locations may be unknown, unclear. First sitting of Italian Republic deputies and senators after election Rome, Italy. M, S exterior view of the Palazzo Montecttorio. Various shots of deputies arriving and entering building. Carabinieri and sentry on guard. Deputies taking their places in the Chamber. M, S of the Chairman on rostrum. Officials counting ballot papers during election of president, vicepresidents etc. General view of assembly. M, S of Mr Gronchi being congratulated upon his election as president. Elevated shots of assembly. Exterior view of the Palazzo Madama, where Italian Senate meets. L, S of crowd gathered round entrance. Various shots of people entering building. General view of interior with session in progress. M, S of the Chairman speaking from rostrum. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.