Bannister Gets World Title 1955

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Savoy Hotel, London.

SCU. Roger Bannister seated at table. C. J. Latta, Managing Director of Associated British Picture Corporation, standing, leading applause. SV. Crowded dining room. All members of the Variety Club f Great Britain applauding. SCV. C. J. Latta standing. He starts talking...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
30611
Sort Number:
55/031
Time in/Out:
01:32:00:00 / 01:33:08:00
Canister:
55/31
Film ID:
515.08
Issue Date:
18/04/1955

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