THE PIPELESS ORGAN!

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...

France French radio musical instruments machinery inventions musicians modernity turns

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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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