The Equator - Crossing The Line U.S. Style 1928

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Item title reads - Crossing the Line, U.S. style. President elect Hoover with Father Neptune and his court, join in fun of turning pollywogs into shellbacks. The Equator.

M/S as procession of sea people, including a band, walk along. Various shots of Neptune and attendants walking on deck,...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35512
Sort Number:
G 1568
Time in/Out:
01:42:39:00 / 01:44:36:00
Canister:
G 1568
Film ID:
772.27
Issue Date:
31/12/1928

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