Rising Generation - And Some Falls 1932

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London, England.

"Nothing can stop Eve's progress towards the goal of being able to look after herself. At this Crouch End College they start early...." L/S of group of young girls in gymslips (young teenagers). They stand in the open air and practice self defence techniques. Low angle shots...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51025
Sort Number:
PSP 718
Time in/Out:
01:55:37:00 / 01:57:22:00
Canister:
PSP 718
Film ID:
1584.29
Issue Date:
07/01/1932

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