Attempting Assassination Of Crown Prince Of Italy (1929)

Brussels, Belgium. Full titles read: “ATTEMPTING ASSASSINATION OF CROWN PRINCE OF ITALY - Our Cameraman secures unique record.“ Intertitle reads: “King Albert meets the Prince on arrival to ask for the hand of Princess Marie - Jose.“ L/S’s of the Crown Prince with crowds of people at Brussels train station. M/S of the Prince in very regal dress uniform standing next to King Albert, he salutes. Intertitle reads: “PRINCE HUMBERTO [Umberto] - who narrowly escaped assassination in Brussels.“ M/S’s of the Prince in smart suit talking with dignitaries. L/S’s and M/S’s of the Prince and the King walking down steps. M/S’s of the Prince with other dignitaries in dress uniform placing floral wreath at base of the grave of the unknown soldier. A small crowd watches the ceremony. Note: The name of Prince Umberto’s attempted assailant was Di Rossa. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLAS
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