VENICE THE MAGNIFICENT

This silent film depicts the Italian city of Venice, highlighting the historical sights that the city so enduring. This film was part of the Castle World Parade series (:12), produced and edited by Eugene W. Castle (:29). The film opens with the beautiful Doge Palace constructed in Venetian Gothic Style (:29). Gondolas pass in front (:57). Churches such as the Saint Mark's Basillica have been well preserved throughout the city (1:11). Intricate architecture and angel statues are zoomed in on (1:23). Bridges crossing the canals are reminiscent of the Middle Ages (1:38). Ornate lanterns dangle through the area (2:39). Gondola boats bob in the narrow canals (2:58). Milkmen in the city deliver their goods by way of boat (3:28). For ice deliveries (3:41), the same method is employed. Gondolas loaded with goods such as produce squeeze through the canal (4:13). Wine bottles are unloaded from another (4:50). A water ambulance floats past the screen (5:01). Venice is also known for housing many artworks from great artists over the history of the world (5:31). The Rialto bridge; made famous by Shakespeare, appears at (5:51). Picturesque footage captures a tornado like pigeon flock by the Campanile in St. Marks Plaza (6:16). The Cathedral of St. Marks appears (6:46) with tiny horse statues (6:55). The Clock Tower is seen which was erected in 1496 (7:18). Carnival festivities erupt in the Grand Canal (8:00). The oarsmen are depicted in costumes derived from various time periods of Venetian history (9:27). The gondola parade passes in front of Doge's Palace with the Campanile in the background (9:58). The parade passes under the Rialto (11:08). The sun sets over the fabled city as the film closes (11:46).