Grock: French Clown 1947

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Unused / unissued material -

Paris, France. Grock world famous clown, gives his first public performance for 8 years.

French voiceovered item - MS of French Clown Grock in hat and coat outside Theatre - mixing into - him putting on his mask and make up.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
66552
Sort Number:
UN 1723 H
Time in/Out:
01:02:42:00 / 01:03:02:00
Canister:
UN 1723 H
Film ID:
2377.02
Issue Date:
1947

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