Amusement Arcade - Colour 1969

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Description

This item is shot in colour.

London.

GV. Exterior of the Crystal Rooms Amusement Arcade in Leicester Square, London. Various shots inside the arcade. People playing various machines, pin tables, car racing, etc.

(Eastman Neg.)

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
91577
Sort Number:
UN 4503 A
Time in/Out:
01:17:36:00 / 01:19:34:00
Canister:
UN 4503 A
Film ID:
3320.09
Issue Date:
1969

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