The Gondola Pageant (1926)

Full title reads: “The Gondola Pageant. Thousands of all nations throng the Grand Canal to see picturesque annual procession.“ 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 ID: 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