Circus Blessing 1955

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Chessington Zoo, Chessington, Surrey.

M/S of a caravan door opening and a circus ringmaster stepping out. Another caravan is seen two circus girls step out dressed in a bikini style outfit and swimsuit with tutu affair. They walk along together holding hands. They are followed by a woman in...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
15696
Sort Number:
CP 020
Time in/Out:
01:33:50:00 / 01:34:42:00
Canister:
CP 020
Film ID:
29.14
Issue Date:
16/05/1955

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