Olympic Flame Leaves Greece (1948)

Full title reads: "OLYMPIC FLAME LEAVES GREECE".



Athens, Greece.



Long shot of the ruins of the Ancient stadium of Olympia, Greek girl in Ancient Greek costume, holding a bowl to light Olympic flame. Greek athlete looking on. First runner with torch commences journey. Two men taking some soil and placing it into a small bag - the soil will be ceremonially mixed with Wembley soil. Towards, first runner with torch reaches second runner, lights his torch and second runner commences his journey.



Port Katakolon, Greece.



Runner lighting torch held aloft by naval officer. Officer holds torch aloft and walks down to boat. Back view, naval officer holding torch aloft as boat leaves quayside. Side view, officer holding torch aloft in boat. Naval officer holding up torch in boat as boat speeds towards destroyer.
FILM ID:1434.12

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