Epic Of The Frozen North 1928

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Cuts relating to 'EPIC OF THE FROZEN NORTH' in G 1516.

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Various shots show two men getting into a biplane in an airfield; one of the men holds up a bag of film for the camera. A banner on the side of the plane reads 'Pathe News - Flying Nobile Relief Film 4750 Miles'.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34892
Sort Number:
G 1516
Time in/Out:
01:09:12:00 / 01:21:16:00
Canister:
G 1516
Film ID:
732.06
Issue Date:
02/07/1928

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