The Duce’s New Role (1933)

Full title reads: “The Duce’s New Role. Signor Mussolini - takes the ’Hurrah’ Salute - hitherto reserved for the King of Italy - after marching as a soldier of the line - at end of Italian Army Manoeuvres.“ Italy. Quick MS of Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) wearing white hat. He is watching manoeuvres. Shots of Italian soldiers running forwards to link up with line of tanks. Shot of Mussolini with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III. Shots of Italian troops marching led by Il Duce. Mussolini and the King stride forcefully up hill past soldiers on horseback. Mussolini gives a salute as he passes. Shots of Italian soldiers with their motorcycles. Il Duce and the King inspect various units. Ranks of troops give salute. People gather around the fascist leader and the King. 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 ENQUIR