New Zealand Strong Man 1940

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New Zealand strong man.

New Zealand.

Harold Cleghorn, New Zealand body building champion, is seen lifting weights etc. in the open air surrounded by admiring beauties. Good shots as he lifts the barbells, a girl balances on each end. M/S as he flexes his muscles for the girls.

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42985
Sort Number:
NSP 230
Time in/Out:
01:51:03:00 / 01:52:03:00
Canister:
NSP 230
Film ID:
1292.26
Issue Date:
29/08/1940

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