Cecil B De Mille - Film Pioneer 1959

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Unissued / unused material.

American newsreel about death of US film pioneer Cecil B. De Mille.

United States of America (USA).

Various CUs of Hollywood director De Mille. Various shots of De Mille on location. Various CUs of medal being pinned on him. CU Academy Award (Oscar)....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
81307
Sort Number:
UN 3180 D
Time in/Out:
01:39:59:00 / 01:40:50:00
Canister:
UN 3180 D
Film ID:
2760.16
Issue Date:
1959

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