Men In The News Sibelius On His 80th Birthday,… 1945

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Gull title reads: "MEN IN THE NEWS".

SIBELIUS ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
Finland. Composer Jean Sibelius seated at piano in his home. Sibelius in chair in his study speaks to woman friend. He is celebrating his eightieth birthday.

DEATH OF LORD LANG - ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40460
Sort Number:
45/099
Time in/Out:
01:02:25:00 / 01:05:39:00
Canister:
45/99
Film ID:
1173.02
Issue Date:
10/12/1945

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