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The Robot Door 1931
Description
A device which makes doors open automatically is demonstrated.
M/S of a waitress walking towards a door with a sign that reads: "Service" above it. The "robot door" opens as she approaches, showing a chef standing in the kitchen beyond. The door closes behind her.
"Using this door,...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Jenny
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Mute
- Media URN:
- 16665
- Sort Number:
- EP 206
- Time in/Out:
- 01:44:30:00 / 01:46:10:00
- Canister:
- EP 206
- Film ID:
- 934.21
- Issue Date:
- 12/02/1931
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- MISC. TECHNOLOGY Kitchen Gadgets
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