Car Tests In France And Skiing 1950

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British M.G. car drives through France to Val d'Isere in two days, plus skiing competition in Val d'Isere.

Travelling shot from car going towards Arc De Triomphe, Paris. Panning shot traffic in Paris street. M.G. car turning corner and going down avenue. Point of view shot from car of trees...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44988
Sort Number:
NP 284
Time in/Out:
01:35:21:00 / 01:38:11:00
Canister:
NP 284
Film ID:
1373.23
Issue Date:
20/02/1950

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