The Two Princesses 1940

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Various still shots of Princesses Margaret and Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) seated at table in front of mikes. It looks as if they are recording a radio broadcast.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60300
Sort Number:
UN 0253 F
Time in/Out:
01:12:42:00 / 01:13:35:00
Canister:
UN 253 F
Film ID:
1637.08
Issue Date:

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