French Transport Strike 1947

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French Government employees protest against the decision to freeze wages on account of the 5% price cut, the cuts they say are not strictly adhered to. Paris, France.

L/S of the Place de L'Opera, Paris, showing jam of cars in front of it. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
63422
Sort Number:
UN 1633 G
Time in/Out:
01:47:26:00 / 01:48:18:00
Canister:
UN 1633 G
Film ID:
2128.21
Issue Date:

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