Penguins 1940-1950

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British Instructional Films Ltd Presents a Classroom Film. Pathe Production

PENGUINS

Several shots of penguins coming down steps in the enclosure at London Zoo. Various CU shots as they are hand fed with fish. A great jumping race! Lovely closeups, waddling by the pool and swimming...

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
90777
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:04:48:00 / 01:07:48:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
3262.03
Issue Date:
1940 - 1950

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