Parrot Story 1957

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Chelsea, London

Medium shot of parrot sitting on the edge of wash basin with toothbrush in his claw. MS. parrot on owners shoulder as he sits at the table. Close-up of parrot eating from a spoon which he holds in his claw. Medium shot of parrot sitting on owners desk, pan as he picks him up...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
85621
Sort Number:
UN 3519 E
Time in/Out:
01:25:23:00 / 01:27:16:00
Canister:
UN 3519 E
Film ID:
2986.12
Issue Date:
1957

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