"Prisoner Island" 1917

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Island of Narghen, location unknown. Possibly Turkey?

World War One. Prisoners of War on Narghen Island (called 'Prisoner Island'). Tracking Shot of stark looking island with prison barracks-type buildings. Turkish prisoners with walking across pier / bridge; arriving. Prisoners walking around...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71723
Sort Number:
ON 041 F
Time in/Out:
01:03:29:00 / 01:04:38:00
Canister:
ON 041 F
Film ID:
1864.06
Issue Date:
1917

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