Call Us Speedy 1930

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United States of America.

Full titles read: "High speed tappers show off the gentle art of super key pushing."

L/S of numerous typists sitting next to each other taking part in a typing competition. A whistle is blow to mark the start of the competition. Several shots of the competitors...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
36815
Sort Number:
PT 031
Time in/Out:
01:57:32:00 / 01:58:31:00
Canister:
PT 031
Film ID:
1018.22
Issue Date:
27/10/1930

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