The Pipeless Organ! 1931

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France. "Here's the latest radio wonder... a full size electric organ using scores of valves instead of pipes." C/U of hands playing an organ keyboard. Various shots of part of the organ. M/S of the organist playing. C/U of his feet operating the pedals. "A real super 'speaker' too!" Low angle shot...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51021
Sort Number:
PSP 717
Time in/Out:
01:49:42:00 / 01:50:41:00
Canister:
PSP 717
Film ID:
1584.25
Issue Date:
31/12/1931

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