The Amateurs "Grand National" 1934

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Full title reads: "THE AMATEURS "GRAND NATIONAL" - 26 runners make thrilling race for National Hunt Steeplechase at "Charming Cheltenham.""

Cheltenham

Various shots of the racecourse - people milling around, bookies' boards, horses parading - getting ready for the National Hunt Steeplechase...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8587
Sort Number:
34/020
Time in/Out:
01:06:52:00 / 01:10:03:00
Canister:
34/20
Film ID:
779.06
Issue Date:
08/03/1934

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