R.A.F. Says Thank You 1943

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Full title reads: "R.A.F. SAYS THANK YOU".

London.

Various shots of the people seated at luncheon of cinematography people in London. Mr Bill Speakman, retiring President of the Cinematograph Exhibitors Association, addressing the luncheon. He introduces Lord Riverdale. Lord Riverdale,...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37939
Sort Number:
43/021
Time in/Out:
01:17:36:00 / 01:19:10:00
Canister:
43/21
Film ID:
1077.11
Issue Date:
15/03/1943

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