Italy's Hunger 1947

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

The Black market flourishes amidst hunger in Italy. Italian voiceovered material.

LS Mothers and children hurrying through the streets to receive gifts of food and clothing from overseas. CU 2 close ups of children with their...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
81031
Sort Number:
UNSO 004 J
Time in/Out:
01:53:32:00 / 01:54:36:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 004 J
Film ID:
1510.37
Issue Date:
1947

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