Shooting Starlet 1962

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Northolt, West London.

Jill Curzon is mainly known for her part in BBC comedy series 'Hugh and I', however she is also winner of the British Ladies' Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship.

M/S of Jill shooting. A man passes Jill some cartridges. C/U of Jill loading the gun. Jill raises...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3177
Sort Number:
CP 416
Time in/Out:
01:17:34:00 / 01:18:28:00
Canister:
CP 416
Film ID:
213.04
Issue Date:
17/12/1962

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  • "Jill loading the gun." - it's a Browning 12-bore.

    jamied 8th Oct 2012

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