The Dance Of The Snakes 1932

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"Down in Arizona, the last remnants of the once great Smoki tribe gather for their tribal rites - " M/S of a group of American Indians performing a traditional ritual. They are dressed in traditional costumes and wear body paint.

"The inevitable Medicine Men..." M/S of a group of men wearing...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
17490
Sort Number:
EP 244
Time in/Out:
01:18:56:00 / 01:21:00:00
Canister:
EP 244
Film ID:
966.08
Issue Date:
01/09/1932

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