New French Liner "France" Nears Completion… 1961

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France.

Trick shot (mirror reflection) of new French luxury liner "France" in a puddle of water - it appears up side down. Pan up to show long shot of the liner as it nears completion. Various good shots of the liner while she stands in dry dock for finish touches.

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
70073
Sort Number:
UN 3554 E
Time in/Out:
01:23:23:00 / 01:23:58:00
Canister:
UN 3554 E
Film ID:
2605.11
Issue Date:
1961

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