Grandad of Races
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de la Varre
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles L. Tedford
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Grandad of Races
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de la Varre
Charles L. Tedford
William Lava
André de la Varre
Rex Steele
Department Leadership Roster
André de la Varre
Director
Rex Steele
Editor
Charles L. Tedford
Writer
André de la Varre
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandad of Races
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What is Grandad of Races 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 directed Grandad of Races?
Grandad of Races was directed by André de la Varre.
Who stars in Grandad of Races?
The principal cast of Grandad of Races includes Art Gilmore.
When was Grandad of Races released and how long is it?
Grandad of Races was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Grandad of Races?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grandad of Races was composed by William Lava.