A Star Is Born Premiere 1955

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For full version of this clip with sound see *PM2285* record a & b.

Scenes in the projection box - technicians waiting for a signal. Guests are seated. Signal given. Various shots of the projectors being set up and started. We then see section from the film

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74517
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:44:56:00 / 01:49:25:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2263.06
Issue Date:
1955

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