Paris Motor Show 1955

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Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.

Paris, France

LS Exterior of the Grand Palais. High shot of the 42nd Paris Motor Show in the Grand Palais. Arrival of French President René Coty and officials. High shot and CU, New Renault production of the...

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Cataloguer:
Heather
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82145
Sort Number:
UN 2773 D
Time in/Out:
01:32:00:00 / 01:33:16:00
Canister:
UN 2773 D
Film ID:
2800.09
Issue Date:
1955

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