Passion Play - Oberammergau 1920-1930

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Passion Play - Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany.

The Oberammergau Passion Play, given every 10 years in this town in Bavaria; started in 1633 (the years were later changed to those ending in 0). This one probably from 1920 or 1930.

Filmed from back centre of audience; stage is like...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76426
Sort Number:
ON 316
Time in/Out:
01:18:23:00 / 01:19:25:00
Canister:
ON 316 A
Film ID:
2404.10
Issue Date:
1920 - 1930

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