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Grandad of Races

Grandad of Races

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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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

02 September 1950

Country

United States of America

Cast

Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore

Narrator

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