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Grandad of Races

IMDb 5.7

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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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What is Grandad of Races (1950) about?

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.

Who stars in Grandad of Races?

Grandad of Races stars Art Gilmore (Narrator). The film was directed by André de la Varre.

How long is Grandad of Races?

Grandad of Races has a runtime of 9 min and premiered in 1950.

Is Grandad of Races worth watching?

Grandad of Races holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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