A Frequent Occurrence 1914-1918

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'A Frequent Occurrence'. Belgian troops 1914 - 1918 fighting from Ramscapelle trench; Pervyse Station and Cathedral shelled and King George V visits front in France.

Titles read: 'Pathe's Animated Gazette - The LEADING BRITISH ANIMATED JOURNAL Seen by More than 20 Million People. The Sections...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75922
Sort Number:
ON 254 C
Time in/Out:
01:00:02:00 / 01:06:00:00
Canister:
ON 254 C
Film ID:
2364.01
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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