Prevention AKA The Rspca Presents Prevention 1920-1939

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Description

Shows the work of the R.S.P.C.A.

Shots of offices at Jermyn Street, London and map showing world wide nature of the Society. Sequence showing Acts of Parliament passed owing to the R.S.P.C.A. Capt. F. MacCunn, Chief Secretary seen dealing with the mail. A "Monition of Cruelty" is issued. Horse...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
83268
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:06:50:00 / 01:17:15:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2875.02
Issue Date:
1920 - 1939

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