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The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

Directed by Jean de Rovera • 1924 • France

A short tribute to the origins of the Olympic Games shot in 1924. This film is a brief series of tableaux, with athletes posing against a dark stage background and performing the ritual movements of the traditional sports and events.

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The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece
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    The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

    The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

    Directed by Jean de Rovera • 1924 • France

    A short tribute to the origins of the Olympic Games shot in 1924. This film is a brief series of tableaux, with athletes posing against a dark stage background and performing the ritual movements of the traditional sports and events.

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