Mexican Independence Day 1941

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Item title reads - Mexican Independence Day.

Mexicans celebrate anniversary of independence from Spain with parade of armed forces and mechanised strength. Mexico.

L/S of huge military parade. C/U of soldiers marching towards the camera. Low angle shot of ex-King Carol of Rumania...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
39484
Sort Number:
41/085
Time in/Out:
01:11:29:00 / 01:12:10:00
Canister:
41/85
Film ID:
1135.10
Issue Date:
23/10/1941

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