Ceylon Issue Title - Safe And Sound 1940

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Several good shots of busy street scenes in Columbo the capitol of the island of Ceylon. Good M/S's of the both the young and old natives of the island. Excellent L/S's and M/S's of the fantastic carving of gods in the ancient buildings of the city.

L/S's of the peaceful looking Gaul harbour....

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43044
Sort Number:
NSP 243
Time in/Out:
01:46:48:00 / 01:48:29:00
Canister:
NSP 243
Film ID:
1296.24
Issue Date:
28/11/1940

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