The Derby - 1940 1940

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Unused / unissued material.

Epsom.

People arriving to grounds at Epsom - most wearing uniforms. Several shots of horses parading before the race. Various shots of people arriving, horses and jockeys getting ready and finally the race - a short sequence of running and no finish.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
58369
Sort Number:
UN 0208 D
Time in/Out:
01:14:17:00 / 01:17:42:00
Canister:
UN 208 D
Film ID:
616.04
Issue Date:

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