British Empire Exhibition 1924

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The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London.

M/S of two men clipping feathers from an ostrich, the bird has a cover over its head, spectators watch from behind a wire fence. M/S of two large, chauffeur driven cars passing a cheering crowd.

Some seconds of white spacing.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
24438
Sort Number:
G 1089
Time in/Out:
01:15:34:00 / 01:18:55:00
Canister:
G 1089
Film ID:
342.08
Issue Date:
02/06/1924

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  • The exhibition was held from 21 July - 30 August 1924.

    jamied 26th Sep 2012

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