Fanaticism Of The Orient 1940

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Full title reads: "Fanaticism of the Orient".

Durban, South Africa.

GV Ext. Hindu temple.

CU of feet of cameramen in socks. He has taken off his shoes for religious regions.

VS of Indians outside the temple buying and selling foods.

MS of man praying to...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
21103
Sort Number:
40/073 (Dublin)
Time in/Out:
01:34:39:00 / 01:36:35:00
Canister:
40/73 (Dublin)
Film ID:
1055.34
Issue Date:
09/09/1940

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