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French economic situation. Paris, France.
MS Old pictures representing French history at the time of the French revolution Fades. CU The Proclamation of 1791, giving every one the right to engage in an enterprise,...
Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown.
French economic situation. Paris, France.
MS Old pictures representing French history at the time of the French revolution Fades. CU The Proclamation of 1791, giving every one the right to engage in an enterprise, trade of profession. CU Cobbler at work making shoes. CU Pair of shoes. (Men's) with price tag of 35F. CU Shoes being made CU Pair of shoes at 31F. CU Shoes being sewn. CU Pair of shoes at 36F. C/U Shoes being made. CU Pair of shoes at 20F. MS People walking down street looking into show windows. CU Headline of an official newspaper.
CU Head shot of men with falling money notes superimposed CU Another official paper. CU Snails. CU Snail. CU Men holding fly traps. CU Measuring cherries on gauge. CU Diagrams comparing the prices of rent and Tobacco in 1905 and 1948. C/U. Basket full of French bread. CU Bottles of wine. CU A 1,000 franc note. MS Boy leading horse. CU Young boy pulling wooden horse. MS Busy street full of cars. MS Crowds leaving factory. MS Knocking off time whistle blowing. CU Various close-ups of men looking up on hearing whistle. CU Various shot of men digging. pick axing etc.
Cataloguer's note: item has French commentary - French Pathe Gazette story.
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