"The Gay City" ... Really Gay! 1931

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Full title reads: "France. 'The Gay City' ... Really Gay! All Paris stops work to enjoy postponed 'mi-careme' festival."

Paris, France.

Parade along City streets. People ride in buses / charabancs. Various decorated floats. CU woman blowing kisses - she is dressed as if Queen of the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8197
Sort Number:
31/031
Time in/Out:
01:06:38:00 / 01:07:47:00
Canister:
31/31
Film ID:
769.04
Issue Date:
16/04/1931

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