Fencing Finals 1947

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Fencing Amateur championships at London Polytechnic.

CU MS Fencers in action with foils - good shots. CU Cut in shot of spectators. CU Ronnie Paul, the winner, of Salle Bertrand shaking hands with Dr Tredgold of the London...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81024
Sort Number:
UNSO 004 C
Time in/Out:
01:44:25:00 / 01:45:10:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 004 C
Film ID:
1510.30
Issue Date:
1947

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