"Take Your Fancy!" 1931

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Description

"A South African Sidelight."

Introductory intertitle reads: "The days of outdoor Galas and Fancy Dress Parades are upon us. Here are a few ideas from our young Citizens of Johannesburg." High angle panning shot of large number of people at a fete or garden party. M/S of a children's fancy...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16757
Sort Number:
EP 243
Time in/Out:
01:17:10:00 / 01:18:50:00
Canister:
EP 215
Film ID:
942.07
Issue Date:
25/06/1931

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children playing outdoor

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