Smallest Warden Issue Title - Much In Little 1943

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Smallest warden.

Mill Hill, London.

Various shots of warden Griffin who is 3 feet 11 inches tall, he goes about his duties as an A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) warden, we see him on the telephone and riding his bicycle, as well as talking to other wardens. M/S of him with two nurses,...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
50264
Sort Number:
NSP 386
Time in/Out:
01:18:29:00 / 01:19:18:00
Canister:
NSP 386
Film ID:
1566.10
Issue Date:
23/08/1943

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