A Queer Catch 1931

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United States of America. Introductory intertitle reads: "What would you think of an Angler who said he'd caught a turtle, a seal and other queer 'fish' in a single swoop? Well, here is the 'catch' - " High angle shot of a pier. Lots of people stand on the pier looking down at the sea. There is a large...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
50691
Sort Number:
PSP 706
Time in/Out:
01:15:07:00 / 01:16:46:00
Canister:
PSP 706
Film ID:
1582.08
Issue Date:
15/10/1931

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