Italy: Bitter Campaign Ends with Red Defeat at Polls
Identifier
F.2012-03-0656h
Date Of Production
April 1948
Abstract
Pro-communist demonstrators gather in front of the Milan Cathedral prior to Italy’s general elections in April 1948.
Description
This film displays pro-communist demonstrators outside of the Milan Cathedral, or Duomo di Milano, as they gather to support communist candidate Palmiro Togliatti against Christian Democrat candidate Alcide De Gasperi.
Gasperi, backed by the Catholic Church, won the election.
Run Time
1 min 45 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
59 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Togliatti, Palmiro (is participant)
Gasperi, Alcide De (is participant)
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