The Duel 1946

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Title reads: "The Duel".

Location of events unknown.

Various shots of two men having sword fight in woodland glade. The two men wear period costumes of tight trousers with bare chests. Looks like fencing but more theatrical.

Note: soundtrack ends at 01:53:10, mute until end....

Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43909
Sort Number:
NP 116
Time in/Out:
01:51:48:00 / 01:53:37:00
Canister:
NP 116
Film ID:
1329.25
Issue Date:
02/12/1946

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