Film Fanfare - No 10 1957

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Reel 3 (section 6)

Peter Irons introduces John Parsons to talk on global events in what has been a 'busy week' in the film world.

Location: London Airport
Frank Sinatra alighting from plane. Various shots of Sinatra talking to reporters (excellent) Photographers taking pictures...

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Cataloguer:
Ron
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
82375
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:16:00:00 / 01:21:21:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2817.02
Issue Date:
1957

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0:010:020:030:04

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  • "Peter Irons" in body text and tags should read Peter Arne.

    "Frank Sinatra alighting from plane" - it's a Douglas DC-6, Reg. No. LN-LMP.

    "Valentino Cortesa" should read Valentina Cortese.

    "Savoy hotel, London (?)" - yes, the commentator names it as such.

    jamied 9th Jun 2012
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