Cyprus 1955

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Unissued / Unused material.

Scenes in Cyprus.

Various high angle shots panning along showing built-up areas in Cyprus. LS trees growing in amongst ruins, pan to landscape below. High angle shots of mountainous wooded area. Various shots castle built on hill face and other ruins in...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82356
Sort Number:
UN 2798 E
Time in/Out:
01:11:39:00 / 01:16:42:00
Canister:
UN 2798 E
Film ID:
2816.12
Issue Date:
1955

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