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Curiosity Shop 1957
Description
London.
A woman talks on the telephone. As she finishes, camera reveals that this is not only a telephone but a flower holder as well! C/U shot of the 'telephone-flower-holder'. Woman's hands are seen (great nails, great ring) writing a message on a piece of paper and using gold plated mousetrap...
Data
- Time in/Out:
- 01:46:50:00 / 01:48:15:00
- Canister:
- CP 111
- Film ID:
- 57.20
- Issue Date:
- 11/02/1957
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