Reconstruction Of A War Damaged Bridge In… 1956

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Verona, Italy

Opening shot of the bridge. High angle panning shot showing scenery for miles around (lovely overview of the city) from bridge. Various shots of bridges. MS. Men looking at drawing of bridge. GV. of large stones. LS. MS. Men checking stones, taking measurements. MS. CU. Men building...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
77897
Sort Number:
UN 2885 E
Time in/Out:
01:46:57:00 / 01:47:47:00
Canister:
UN 2885 E
Film ID:
2556.20
Issue Date:
1956

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  • The bridge featured here is the Ponte Pietra in Verona.

    jamied 20th Aug 2012

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