Darwin Was Right AKA Gorilla Is Painter 1959

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Item title reads - Darwin was right.

Sophie the gorilla creates abstract paintings. Rotterdam, Holland.

M/S man looking at abstract exhibition of art. C/U one of the paintings. L/S table and chair in the room, Sophie the gorilla appears through the door pulling personal attendant Chris...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
70897
Sort Number:
60/001
Time in/Out:
01:14:27:00 / 01:15:41:00
Canister:
60/1
Film ID:
1660.09
Issue Date:
31/12/1959

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