The Firm Hand 1933

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Full title reads: "Havana. The Firm Hand - 'Uncle Sam' takes strong action in protection of Nationals endangered during prolonged revolt in Cuba."

Havana, Cuba.

The USS Indianapolis warship sails into harbour in Cuba. Shots of sailors on board.

Shots of Havana sea front....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6485
Sort Number:
33/077
Time in/Out:
01:29:46:00 / 01:31:16:00
Canister:
33/77
Film ID:
725.18
Issue Date:
25/09/1933

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