Joffre: Scenes From His Life 1931

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Scenes from life of Marshal Joseph Joffre.

Commentary in French. Item appears to be a celebration of Joffre's life to mark his death in 1931. Much of the footage dates from World War One.

Marshal Joffre with Tzar Nicholas II standing in field (brief shot).

CU Joffre in civilian...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
77175
Sort Number:
ON 426 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:02:41:00
Canister:
ON 426 A
Film ID:
2464.01
Issue Date:
1931

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