Arctic London 1931

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"The only place suitable for snow", said a Policeman, "is a Christmas Card - not London, with its miles of drab rooftops." Various shots of snow falling on London buildings. "Admittedly Trafalgar Square is brightened by a white mantle." L/Ss of Trafalgar Square in the snow. Nice shot of young boys throwing...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
21773
Sort Number:
EP 282
Time in/Out:
01:52:26:00 / 01:54:19:00
Canister:
EP 282
Film ID:
992.17
Issue Date:
30/03/1931

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