Performing Fleas 1941

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No title - Performing fleas.

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Various shots as a man looks at some fleas through a magnifier. M/S of miniature carriages made for them. M/S of a dancing flea. M/S as two others pull a small coach and another pushes a tricycle. M/S's of fleas pulling a small...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43122
Sort Number:
NSP 252
Time in/Out:
01:14:30:00 / 01:15:30:00
Canister:
NSP 252
Film ID:
1300.09
Issue Date:
30/01/1941

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