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Grandad of Races

Grandad of Races

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📜 Overview: Grandad of Races is a 1950 American short documentary film about the Palio di Siena held in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, directed by André de la Varre. It won an Oscar at the 23rd Academy Awards in 1951 for Best Short Subject.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1950-09-02
⌚ Running Time: 9 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

Art Gilmore original image
Narrator
Art Gilmore

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