Greyhound Racing 1966

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Hague, Holland (Netherlands).

Various shots of greyhound racing in progress at a primitive open air circuit in the Hague. Normal and slow motion shots of greyhounds during race. Some dogs in the audience seen being very excited as they watch the race. Several close shots of a winner biting...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
89723
Sort Number:
UN 4139 H
Time in/Out:
01:34:02:00 / 01:35:24:00
Canister:
UN 4139 H
Film ID:
3203.21
Issue Date:
1966

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