The Nile 1913

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Travelling shots of the banks of the Nile. Crocodile or alligator moving on the bank then diving into the water. Tourists or explorers move towards the animal to get a better look. M/S of some rapids. Various shots of the choppy water. Waterfall. Aerial shots of snowy mountain tops....

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14937
Sort Number:
Unknown
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:02:17:00
Canister:
EP 091A
Film ID:
874.01
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