Moscow Circus 1969 1969

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Description

Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR).

Various shots of the first performance of the famous Moscow circus in the 1969 season. Many acts seen and the audience watching - trapeze artists, clowns, animal acts, jugglers, etc.

Russian voiceover.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
91592
Sort Number:
UN 4468 F
Time in/Out:
01:11:52:00 / 01:13:28:00
Canister:
UN 4468 F
Film ID:
3321.04
Issue Date:
1969

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