King Umberto Of Italy: Rejected (1946)

Unissued / Unused material. Scenes from Rome during recent elections resulting in the dismissal of ex-King Umberto. Rome, Italy. LS’s ex-King Umberto on the balcony of his palace in Rome. LS’s large crowd cheering him and band playing. CU’s Marshal Badoglio, ex Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister talking with friend. MS Badoglio, in Italian army uniform, leaving palace with friend. CU’s Umberto. CU Umberto at window leading to balcony of palace. CU’s Italian light tank, standing in readiness in streets of Rome. Various shots Italian troops patrol streets as a precaution against disturbances. MS’s troops checking identity of civilians. Various shots men looking through papers, possibly political leaders. MS as armoured cars and lorries laden with troops stand by in streets. Various shots political leaders. MS’s as troops halt and check cars and their occupants. Cuts for 46/48. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOC