Royal Bull Fight at Madrid
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Royal Bull Fight at Madrid
THIS SERIES PRESENTS THE SPECTACULAR EFFECT only. Owing to the total elimination of the cruel scenes associated with the sport, the pictures will not offend the tenderest susceptibility. For a correct representation of a Bull Fight-an unexpurgated series- we refer our patrons to No. 3131 in this Catalogue.
Not for years has Spain seen such a display as the one here represented. The country had been searched for the strongest bulls and its most famous toreadors. The fifteen thousand tickets had been scrambled for and quarrelled over by grandees, officials and officers, and, long before the proceedings began, the Plaza des Toros was packed with the rank, wealth and beauty of Spain. And not of Spain only, for practically all the foreign Princes and Special Missions-with the exception of Great Britain-were present.
The opening pictures show the crowded amphitheatre, tier upon tier of seats densely packed, and an imposing and animated scene is presented as the Royal carriage, with its noble escort, is driven into the arena. It may be noted that such a State Entry has not been made for twenty years. A pleasing effect is given as the Royal party enter their box-every head is turned, and handkerchiefs are waved in acclamation.
The performance begins with a State Parade of all participating in the great show. Most of them are on foot. but there are three gorgeous State coaches occupied by the Cavaliers who are to perform first. Following come the toreadors and other participants, gay in red, white and blue costumes, liberally bespangled.
The trumpet sounds, and the first bull is let loose. The splendidly mounted Cavaliers gallop round him, showing the utmost dexterity in avoiding his attacks, and endeavouring to plant lances in his neck; the torreros, on foot, make the customary play with their mantles, showing all their skill in eluding rushes, and taking the greatest risks with coolness and impunity. A beautiful series, giving grand photographic effects.
P ress Opinions on the Royal Bull Fight Series.
CUT 1906-11
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1 | Charles Urban Trading Co 3136 | |
2 | Félix Mesguich | |
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3 | 02/06/1906 | 325 ft |
4 | Espagne, Madrid |