Fakir Swordsman 1947

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Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be unknown / unclear.

Cuts from newsreel 47/78 - Fakir Swordsman.

Various shots show men putting a sword through the middle of Fakir swordsman Mirim Dajo. The blade goes right through the man's body and out the other side. Looks horrendous,...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64203
Sort Number:
UN 1820 C
Time in/Out:
01:25:22:00 / 01:27:26:00
Canister:
UN 1820 C
Film ID:
2174.06
Issue Date:
1947

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