The Derby 1931 1931

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Full title reads: "The Derby 1931."
Introductory intertitle reads: "Epsom. 'The King's Birthday Derby'. Our beloved King, on his 66th Birthday, accompanied by the Queen and the Royal Family - cheered to the echo by an innumerable concourse see Mr J A Dewar's 'Cameronian' win historic race."

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
10600
Sort Number:
31/045
Time in/Out:
01:12:00:00 / 01:16:50:00
Canister:
31/45
Film ID:
809.09
Issue Date:
04/06/1931

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