Mans Trap 1931

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Two men walk along in a wooded area. They place a large trap on the ground. They set the trap. The trap is then covered with leaves. A piece of wood is then used to show how the trap works. The jaws snap shut. C/U of the jaws. High angle shot of the men setting the trap again. The...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15403
Sort Number:
EP 177
Time in/Out:
01:07:02:00 / 01:09:44:00
Canister:
EP 177
Film ID:
914.05
Issue Date:
27/07/1931

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