Everest Model 1952

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Everest model.

London.

Various shots of R. H. Moll and R. Hopkin looking at transparencies of Mount Everest. C/U hands sorting over pile of mountain stills. L/S of Bernard Creamer putting finishing touches to model of Everest in 6 foot space. M/S as Sir Steven Tallents and Professor...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45362
Sort Number:
NP 401
Time in/Out:
01:55:02:00 / 01:55:54:00
Canister:
NP 401
Film ID:
1387.30
Issue Date:
19/05/1952

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