Recruiting Campaign 1916-1918

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Recruiting Campaign.

Location of events unknown - London?

High angle shot as recruits march down street; military band behind them - British. Then American band; followed by American troops; w/ helmets; marching. USA flags.

Soldiers stand in row facing camera; 3 in middle...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73432
Sort Number:
ON 152 K
Time in/Out:
02:00:16:00 / 02:03:55:00
Canister:
ON 152 K
Film ID:
1924.42
Issue Date:
1916 - 1918

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