The Grasmere Sports & Cuts 1926

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Full title reads: "The Grasmere Sports. Mighty men of the fells compete in old English sport - in a glorious natural amphitheatre".

Cumberland.

L/S of scenic hills and woodland. Tilt down to show sports stadium. M/S of three sets of men wrestling in arena in centre of stadium. M/S...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
59524
Sort Number:
G 1322
Time in/Out:
01:33:58:00 / 01:39:35:00
Canister:
G 1322
Film ID:
628.14
Issue Date:
23/08/1926

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