The 8th Anniversary Of Fascism (1927)

Item title reads: “The 8th anniversary of Fascism. Mussolini in amazing demonstration by thousands of ’Black shirts’ - young and old.“ Rome, Italy M/S of a huge crowd in a square with bunting hanging from monuments. Mussolini approaches, flanked by henchmen, and a crowd follows. There is a line of children in white shirts. He takes salute from a waiting guard of honour - blackshirts - one man kisses his hand - he speaks to a jubilant crowd. He wears a military hat with black feathers on it. L/S as the crowd wave and toss hats in the air. Note: Good shots of Mussolini in uniform adored by followers. 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 ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (191