Over Thames On A Wire 1951

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Full title reads: "Over Thames On A Wire".

South Bank & Embankment, London.

LV Crowds along Embankment. CU French professional tightrope walker Elleano talking to official. More shots of crowds. SV Elleano preparing shoes with resin. SV Elleano climbing up to starting platform. CU...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
48196
Sort Number:
51/078
Time in/Out:
01:44:35:00 / 01:45:48:00
Canister:
51/78
Film ID:
1475.34
Issue Date:
27/07/1951

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