Home For The Blind 1950-1959

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Location Unknown / Unclear - Germany?

Several shots of the blind men crossing road on Pelican crossing. Writing on the crossing is in German. Various shots of the people at home for the blind - woman reading book in Braille, men playing cards and chess, couples drinking at the bar and dancing.

(F.G.)

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81324
Sort Number:
UN 3182 C
Time in/Out:
01:07:04:00 / 01:08:19:00
Canister:
UN 3182 C
Film ID:
2762.04
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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