Straining For Training ! 1939

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Various shots of members of a circus in Europe (possibly Germany) practising in an empty arena. Good and M/S's of a juggler performing with fire-clubs on the back of a moving horse. M/S's of horses in training which includes two prancing horses, horse...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40826
Sort Number:
PT 474
Time in/Out:
01:49:16:00 / 01:50:35:00
Canister:
PT 474
Film ID:
1186.26
Issue Date:
24/04/1939

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