Descendant Of Napoleon 1966

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Brno, Czechoslovakia

Various shots of Norbert Brassine, a Belgian who claims to have Napoleon as an ancestor. He is in uniform and is seen visiting the battle ground at Brno. Close-up of medals (F.G.)

Data

Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
88836
Sort Number:
UN 4208 D
Time in/Out:
02:01:21:00 / 02:01:52:00
Canister:
UN 4208 D
Film ID:
3160.17
Issue Date:
1966

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