Big Top In Town Dublin Issue 1942

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Titles read: "BIG TOP IN TOWN" (Dublin issue).

Hampstead Heath, London.

M/S of theatrical impresario Charles B Cochrane (with Mrs Cochrane?) arriving at Hampstead Heath in a pony and trap. Various shots around the Hampstead Heath fairground. Cochrane and Prince Monolulu are seen amongst...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44118
Sort Number:
42/071
Time in/Out:
01:40:01:00 / 01:41:41:00
Canister:
42/71 (Dublin)
Film ID:
1336.19
Issue Date:
03/09/1942

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