Man Dies On Church Steps 1920-1929

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Man dies on church steps in New York, United States of America.

Bizarre short film. People coming out of church and apparently a man suddenly collapses; possibly from a heart attack; other men catch him and carry him down the steps as children stare. Cut to shot from same camera position: some...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
77058
Sort Number:
ON 389 H
Time in/Out:
01:49:24:00 / 01:49:42:00
Canister:
ON 389 H
Film ID:
2452.27
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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