Shanghai Carnival 1946

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

China.

Chinese New Year - the year of the dog. These are first celebrations since end of war.

Various shots of traditional boats moored on Huangpu River. M/S of busy street with pedestrians, cyclists and rickshaw....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60085
Sort Number:
UNSO 081 B
Time in/Out:
01:30:27:00 / 01:31:18:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 081 B
Film ID:
1534.26
Issue Date:

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