| THE BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS Gathering of French huntsmen and women with their hor | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5477 |
| Catalog #: | 98690 | |
| Clip Number: | 98690-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/90 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:41 - 01:43:29 | |
| Location: | France | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Dogs ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Horses HUNTING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France SPORTS: Misc. | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "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. CU fox hounds wagging their tail, happy as can be - they have the letter 'U' on their sides. A man in French hunting outfit stands amongst them. The Duchesse (Duchess) d'Uzes sits side saddle on a horse. Quick CU 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. | |
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