Cobras 1953

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Cobra, London Zoo.

C/U First aid box marked 'Snake bites only' In front of box is a pair of goggles which a hand picks up. C/U Zookeeper (Reg Lanworn) fastening on goggles and walking out of picture. M/S Keeper walks to entrance of snake cage and opens shutters M/S From front of cage keeper...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51373
Sort Number:
NP 446
Time in/Out:
01:23:07:00 / 01:24:48:00
Canister:
NP 446
Film ID:
1601.12
Issue Date:
30/03/1953

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