Opening Of Parliament 1946 1946

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Unissued / Unused material.

Opening of Parliament. London.

Various shots of Judges arriving at the Houses of Parliament. M/S as car draws up and the Chinese Ambassador and his wife get out. Various shots high ranking military officers arriving, including General Dempsey. M/S Guard...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
63276
Sort Number:
UN 1618 B
Time in/Out:
01:07:21:00 / 01:10:39:00
Canister:
UN 1618 B
Film ID:
2122.02
Issue Date:

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