New Burglar Alarm 1947

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Nottingham.

MS Exterior view of police headquarters, Nottingham. CU a man operating an electric signalling apparatus. CU Chief Constable Athelstan Popkess sitting at his desk. CU the wire cables fitted onto a window. CU the checking apparatus. CU the broadcaster speaking into the microphone...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
76274
Sort Number:
UN 1797 D
Time in/Out:
01:01:20:00 / 01:03:32:00
Canister:
UN 1797 D
Film ID:
2393.02
Issue Date:
1947

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