Open Air Play 1918-1920

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Open Air Play - recounts scenes from World War One.

Location of events unknown / unclear.

MS curtains coming down to reveal cast on 'stage'. MS scene depicting soldiers boarding 'ship' whilst people wave them off. MS refugee scene, people walking with their possessions, crying etc....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73693
Sort Number:
ON 161 M
Time in/Out:
01:24:16:00 / 01:24:58:00
Canister:
ON 161 M
Film ID:
1932.25
Issue Date:
1918 - 1920

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