Oxford University Steeplechases + Cuts 1931

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Oddington. This material looks like cuts from the previous story.

Various shots of students competing in horse race over fences. Several falls. A small crowd have come out to watch the racing. People gather in the stables. Shots of the weighing in room / tent. More shots of racing.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8658
Sort Number:
31/013
Time in/Out:
01:05:09:00 / 01:07:24:00
Canister:
31/13
Film ID:
761.02
Issue Date:
12/02/1931

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