Mars - Planet Issue Title Is Peace And War 1939

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Part of the PEACE AND WAR issue.

C/U of actor dressed as ancient warrior, superimposed flames rise around him. Superimposed title reads: "Mars". Animated diagram of arrow pointing to planet Mars' position in night sky.

Various shots of actors dressed as cavemen sacrificing girl to...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42747
Sort Number:
NSP 186
Time in/Out:
01:23:59:00 / 01:26:22:00
Canister:
NSP 186
Film ID:
1280.13
Issue Date:
26/10/1939

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