East..... West..... Homes Best..... 1929

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Devonport, Plymouth, Devon.

Full titles read: "EAST... WEST... HOMES BEST.... - and everyone will wish Jack a happy time with the old folks at home."

L/S's of uniformed naval officers and sailors walking down ramp from large warship of the Royal Navy. L/S of the officers walking in...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
18737
Sort Number:
G 1665
Time in/Out:
01:11:57:00 / 01:13:14:00
Canister:
G 1665
Film ID:
812.09
Issue Date:
05/12/1929

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