Strong Man 1920-1929

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Around a dozen men stand on top of a piece of wood supported by a table. A man in a "strongman" outfit stands on the ground in front of them. He bends down under the table and leans on a small stand. C/U of the men standing on the platform. Tilt down to the strong man who stands...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14795
Sort Number:
EP 071
Time in/Out:
01:08:56:00 / 01:09:34:00
Canister:
EP 071
Film ID:
862.06
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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