Shape Sightseeing Paris 1952

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Unissued / Unused material.

SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe) personnel sightseeing in Paris, France.

Various shots allied personnel standing around talking. Various shots of same with Eiffel Tower in the background. MS the party getting off bus. MS party crossing...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78512
Sort Number:
UN 2475 A
Time in/Out:
01:21:04:00 / 01:25:57:00
Canister:
UN 2475 A
Film ID:
2636.16
Issue Date:
1952

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