The Singers On The Roof 1932

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Brussels, Belgium.

Full titles read: "THE SINGERS ON THE ROOF - The famous Belgian singers, "Legia" entertain the Citizens of Brussels during a rehearsal."

High angle shot of the 'Legia' choir singing. The story is intermixed with footage of the streets and the skyline of Brussels.

Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37352
Sort Number:
PT 143
Time in/Out:
01:10:56:00 / 01:12:10:00
Canister:
PT 143
Film ID:
1068.07
Issue Date:
19/12/1932

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