Biff! 1937

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Item title reads - "BIFF!"

Japan.

M/S of two Japanese men approaching each other with swords to give a demonstration of Kendo, various shots of people watching as the men demonstrate the moves. M/S of two high ranking naval officers watching. M/S of two men wearing masks, they are...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
39991
Sort Number:
PT 382
Time in/Out:
01:41:40:00 / 01:42:40:00
Canister:
PT 382
Film ID:
1154.20
Issue Date:
19/07/1937

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