Laval - The End AKA Laval: The Old 1945

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Full title reads: "LAVAL - THE END".

France.

Former Vichy Prime Minister Pierre Laval entering the court. Close up shot of Laval reading his defence. Various shots of Laval waving hands and protesting as the prosecutor starts talking.

Empty chair where Laval was sitting....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
39964
Sort Number:
45/085
Time in/Out:
01:41:15:00 / 01:42:42:00
Canister:
45/85
Film ID:
1153.21
Issue Date:
22/10/1945

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