Oil In Algerian Desert 1956

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Hassi Messaoud, central Sahara, Algeria.

GV. Oil works. GV. Algerian desert. Aerial view of camels running across desert. Aerial view of Oil Well. CU. Panning down the derrick of the Well. Travelling shot from top of derrick down to Well. Various shots of men at work in refinery. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82768
Sort Number:
UN 2917 E
Time in/Out:
02:00:01:00 / 02:01:15:00
Canister:
UN 2917 E
Film ID:
2842.32
Issue Date:
1956

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