Photo-Telegraphy 1948

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Photo-telegraphy.

London.

Various shots of demonstration of the apparatus used for wireless pictures - showing photograph on revolving drum. The man sends signals to tell the receiver the photo is coming. M/S as he adjust dials, etc. M/S wireless mast superimposed over sea, scene dissolves...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34024
Sort Number:
NP 173
Time in/Out:
01:54:00:00 / 01:55:29:00
Canister:
NP 173
Film ID:
1241.30
Issue Date:
05/01/1948

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