For The Championship Of France 1930

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Full title reads: "France. For the championship of France. Enthusiastic crowds witness keen swimming competition in relay races near Paris."

Near Paris, France.

Shots of swimming race in outdoor pool in front of a large crowd. The race appear to be a relay.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
6448
Sort Number:
30/026
Time in/Out:
01:19:00:00 / 01:20:21:00
Canister:
30/26
Film ID:
723.11
Issue Date:
28/08/1930

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