Safety Test 1952

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Description

Road safety campaign in London.

C/U Chad with eyes moving. M/S Kiddies waiting for signal to jump. C/U Operator. C/U Red light winking and green light going on. M/S Kiddies jumping onto board. C/U Hand of timing clock going round. M/S Kiddie stepping off board.

CU. Man with moustache...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43145
Sort Number:
NP 396
Time in/Out:
01:02:18:00 / 01:02:52:00
Canister:
NP 396
Film ID:
1301.02
Issue Date:
14/04/1952

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