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173 Men And 1 Woman 1930
Description
Full title reads: "Toronto. 173 men and 1 woman compete for World's richest swimming prize - 19 year old Marvin Nelson won in record time."
Toronto, Canada.
CUs of swimmers before the race. They are all covered with fat / lard to help them keep warm in the cold water.
The...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Mark
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Mute
- Media URN:
- 7255
- Sort Number:
- 30/030
- Time in/Out:
- 01:55:50:00 / 01:56:41:00
- Canister:
- 30/30
- Film ID:
- 741.42
- Issue Date:
- 11/09/1930
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