Helsinki Opening, Track And Pool - Opening… 1952

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Brief wide angle of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium as the opening ceremony is taking place, and Paavo Nurmi jogging past with Olympic torch, lighting the Olympic flame, and jogging away. High, wide angle of teams of athletes marching around the stadium, and band leader and band playing as the teams march...

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Cataloguer:
Tupaq Felber
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101114
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Time in/Out:
10:00:00 / 10:03:41
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Film ID:
201206.115
Issue Date:
1952

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