Human Loud Speakers 1926

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Full title reads: "Human Loud Speakers. E. Austin of Highworth judged the big noise from 21 other competitors in Town Criers' Championship".

Pewsey, Wiltshire.

M/S of parade of Town Criers in traditional costumes coming down village street. Various panning shots along row of Town Criers....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26247
Sort Number:
G 1330
Time in/Out:
01:21:54:00 / 01:23:21:00
Canister:
G 1330
Film ID:
636.09
Issue Date:
20/09/1926

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