Snakes On Guard 1964

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Barnet, Hertfordshire.

Fred the Boa Constrictor protects his owner's home. Starts with a sign on the gate saying 'Beware of the Boa'. John Palmer enters his home and hangs his coat up. John picks Fred up from the stairs and sits him on his knee in the chair.

Daughter Pat picks up...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3472
Sort Number:
CP 483
Time in/Out:
01:50:44:00 / 01:53:03:00
Canister:
CP 483
Film ID:
267.08
Issue Date:
22/03/1964

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