Bertram Mills Circus 1947

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Olympia, London. Pathe attends a pre view of Bertram mills circus at Olympia which was attended by 6,000 children.

MS LS the opening parade of the circus. Animals Clowns and artistes walk across the ring.

CU a small girl looking rather solemn applauding.

MS Richard Julian...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41501
Sort Number:
47/102
Time in/Out:
01:48:06:00 / 01:50:30:00
Canister:
47/102
Film ID:
1199.41
Issue Date:
22/12/1947

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