A Near Thing! 1932

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Full title reads: "Chelsea. A near thing! Austria play sparkling football and score 3 good goals against England's 4."

Chelsea, London.

Point of view shots from vehicle as it drives past one of the entrances to Stamford Bridge Stadium, home ground of Chelsea football club. Crowds are...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5309
Sort Number:
32/098
Time in/Out:
01:09:17:00 / 01:11:25:00
Canister:
32/98
Film ID:
691.07
Issue Date:
08/12/1932

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