King Alfonso Flees As Nation Declares Itself a Republic

Clip: 339989_1_1

Year Shot: 1931 (Estimated Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1504

Original Film: 003-032-01

HD: N/A

Location: MADRID, SPAIN

Timecode: 00:10:26 - 00:11:25

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High contrast, rolling, shaky images Last of the Burbons, forced to seek refuge in Paris after popular vote indicates people's desire for end of monarchy, is seen with his crack troops and dictator gen. Beleaguer, whose iron rule is believed responsible for monarch's plight. Revolutionary leaders and scenes show temper of populace.