Everest Conquerors In Paris 1953

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Paris, France. The British conquerors of Mount Everest are feted in France.

LS Sir Edmund Hillary being received by a midget - Pieral. MS Colonel Sir John Hunt chatting with two mothers. Various shots, guests talking. MS Hillary signing book. CU Book on...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81801
Sort Number:
UN 2573 C
Time in/Out:
02:01:24:00 / 02:02:30:00
Canister:
UN 2573 C
Film ID:
2783.16
Issue Date:
1953

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