Al Capone's Funeral 1947

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Unissued / Unused material.

Funeral of gangster Al Capone. Florida, America (USA).

M/S's as hearse reverses towards church. M/S as coffin, wreathed in gardenias, is unwrapped in the vault. M/S as they take it out. M/S coffin in hearse. M/S pressmen in cold. C/U the words "Rest in...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
63369
Sort Number:
UN 1628 C
Time in/Out:
01:27:55:00 / 01:30:06:00
Canister:
UN 1628 C
Film ID:
2126.12
Issue Date:

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