Fascism's "Police" Army (1930)

Full title reads: "Rome. Fascism's 'Police' Army. Mussolini reviews his 'Metropolitan Guards' on 5th anniversary of foundation of the corps."



Rome, Italy.



Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) inspects row of cars and men of the Metropolitan Guard. He inspects Guardsmen with dogs.



Mussolini presents medals and he presents a new flag to the Guards.



March past parade of men in uniform. Motorcycle police ride past. Mussolini looks on in his traditional cross armed manner. More shots of the parade. CU Benito Mussolini.



High shots of ranks of men. Mussolini makes a speech. More shots of parade. Top view of Il Duce leaving.
FILM ID:749.09

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