Riviera Storms 1949

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Description

Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Riviera, South of France.

LS. GV. Waves breaking over the promenade. SV. Wave breaking over the promenade. LV. GV. Breakers rolling into shore. SV. Waves breaking on rocks near house. LV. Waves breaking over sea wall.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
59877
Sort Number:
UNSO 049 K
Time in/Out:
01:13:27:00 / 01:13:58:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 049 K
Film ID:
1526.13
Issue Date:

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