The Charioteers 1920

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Crystal Palace, London.

"Getting ready for the great annual Circus is a backbreaking task. And few have tougher handfuls than the Charioteers..."

Three Roman style chariots race each other. Misty park land setting - presumably the grounds of Crystal Palace. Rehearsals for circus performers....

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
35202
Sort Number:
EP 001
Time in/Out:
01:08:54:00 / 01:10:22:00
Canister:
EP 001
Film ID:
750.05
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