African Fort 1920-1929

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Africa - exact location of events unknown.

Soldier and another man walking away from camera down hill toward beach through ancient arch in stone wall, can see water beyond. Pan on walls of ancient fortress, more modern house in distance. Shot looking across grass towards village in background:...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77443
Sort Number:
ON 457 P
Time in/Out:
01:38:09:00 / 01:38:38:00
Canister:
ON 457 P
Film ID:
2476.17
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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