Chelsea Arts Ball 1938

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Title reads: "Chelsea Arts Ball".

Royal Albert Hall, London.

Various shots of throngs of people enjoying themselves while welcoming the New Year at the Chelsea Arts Ball. Decorated floats move through the huge crowds of people; lots of the revellers are in fancy dress. Balloons fall...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
16181
Sort Number:
38/001
Time in/Out:
01:15:33:00 / 01:17:26:00
Canister:
38/1
Film ID:
949.21
Issue Date:
03/01/1938

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