Grand National 1948

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L.S. Crowds in grandstand, pan to crowds lining course. M.S. crowds. (2 shots). L.S. crowds with bookies in the background. L.S.' car park. L.S. crowds in the stand and lining the course.

C.U. Full screen of a tricolour flag with the Union Jack in background, pan down to crowds in stand. M.S.'...

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Data

Cataloguer:
MIKE
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
76850
Sort Number:
UN 1922 B
Time in/Out:
01:00:00:00 / 01:05:39:00
Canister:
UN 1922 B
Film ID:
2435.01
Issue Date:
1948

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