Bombardier Billy Wells 1914-1918

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Bombardier Billy Wells.

Bombardier Billy Wells; a British soldier in World War One; shows off his skills at skipping. CU of Billy jumping; wearing one of those old-fashioned 1-piece long athletic leotards; as other men (in civilian dress) watch in BG.

Sports - skipping.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73380
Sort Number:
ON 142 P
Time in/Out:
01:42:21:00 / 01:42:27:00
Canister:
ON 142 P
Film ID:
1922.39
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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