Pearl Of The Atlantic 1969

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Madeira.

A look at the customs, crafts, landscapes and traditions of Madeira.

Scenic shots of the island. Various shots of an outdoor market in Funchal, C/Us of various vegetables and M/S of shoppers. Wine growing terraces are seen, C/Us of bunches of grapes.

Religious procession...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4552
Sort Number:
CP 737
Time in/Out:
01:52:49:00 / 01:56:39:00
Canister:
CP 737
Film ID:
475.07
Issue Date:
06/02/1969

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