“The Blessing Of The Hounds“ (1932)

Full title reads: “France. ’The Blessing of the Hounds’ The Duchesse d’Uzes - who still hunts at 85 - at traditional ceremony which opens French Hunting season.“ France. Pack of hunting hounds gathered outside building. C/U fox hounds - they have the letter ’U’ on their sides. A man in French hunting costume stands amongst them. The Duchesse (Duchess) d’Uzes sits side saddle on a horse. Quick C/U of the elderly lady. The hunt gathers with its horses and dogs. People are gathered to look on. Pan across members of the hunt as they sing a hymn. A priest and choir boys stand in the hunt courtyard. The priest blesses the hunt. A short trumpet or horn fanfare is played and the hunt moves off. (Natural sound track only - No commentary) Film quality not very good. 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