Dianas Of Devon - Otter Hunting 1932

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Introductory intertitle reads: "There are some cynics in this world who imply that Eve is always hunting - Adam! In this case, however, her quarry is the Otter."

A woman poses in front of a car holding a large stick. A large group of women and several Beagle dogs are seen through an archway....

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
35325
Sort Number:
EP 016
Time in/Out:
01:37:57:00 / 01:41:57:00
Canister:
EP 016
Film ID:
758.16
Issue Date:

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