Food Preparation At London Olympics 1948

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Mid shot chefs preparing food in the kitchen of the athletes' village for the 1948 Olympic games in London. Reporter inspects food preparation, and speaks to camera, though audio is missing. Various shots of food preparation, and washing up. Reporter in canteen speaks to camera, though audio is missing,...

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101149
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Time in/Out:
10:00:00 / 10:01:20
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Film ID:
201206.15
Issue Date:
1948

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