Spot Check On Cars 1962

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Hogs Back, Surrey.

GS. Traffic speeding along road. Various shots of the large Rover car being tested for steering, head lights and engine also checked. Various shots of traffic policeman stopping cars and directing them into lay by for checking. CU. Policeman's note pad. Various shots of...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78201
Sort Number:
UN 3700 A
Time in/Out:
01:49:53:00 / 01:52:17:00
Canister:
UN 3700 A
Film ID:
2621.26
Issue Date:
1962

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