Opening Plaza, Southampton 1932

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Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown. 1932?

Southampton, Hampshire.

Dignitary, probably Mayor of Southampton, speaking about the opening of the Plaza Cinema in Southampton. He talks about the proprietors wanting to show British films and films suitable...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
58384
Sort Number:
UN 0078 F
Time in/Out:
01:01:08:00 / 01:04:45:00
Canister:
UN 78 F
Film ID:
534.02
Issue Date:
1932

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