Madagascar 1947

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Rebels in Madagascar.

Various shots the French warship 'Pasteur' bringing reinforcements to quell the riots. Various shots troops disembarking. Various shots General Pellet inspecting North African troops. L/S troops marching past General Pellet. Various...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74358
Sort Number:
UN 1854 F
Time in/Out:
01:06:47:00 / 01:11:17:00
Canister:
UN 1853 F
Film ID:
2202.06
Issue Date:
1947

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