Marshal Foch Does The Shimmy 1921

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Item title reads - Marshal Foch does the "shimmy". The famous Field Marshal's ceremonial welcome by Indian Chiefs. USA (U.S.A.).

M/S of the Chief in Indian dress presenting Field Marshal Foch with what looks like a long pipe; he is wearing a long fur coat. M/S of him and the Chief and others...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22662
Sort Number:
G 0833
Time in/Out:
01:14:39:00 / 01:15:09:00
Canister:
G 833
Film ID:
250.14
Issue Date:
15/12/1921

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