Please Give Your National Insurance Number… 1948

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Ministry of Information public information trailer.

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CU man brushing shaving lather onto his chin, looking very reflective. Stands to attention and salutes. CU hand writing National Insurance number on mirror in shaving soap. HS shot man crossing over road. Picks up...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
84309
Sort Number:
48/053 (TRAILERS)
Time in/Out:
01:05:33:00 / 01:06:31:00
Canister:
48/55 (TRAILERS)
Film ID:
2921.06
Issue Date:
08/07/1948

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