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The Way To Wimbledon - Record F 1954
Description
Continued. c. 1954
Net being tightened on tennis court at Wimbledon. Crowds look on. Umpire's chair moved into position. Officials sit down. Man measures the height of the net. Quick sequence - man and woman walking in thoroughfare, players washing in dressing room, people walking towards courts,...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Jenny
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 93537
- Sort Number:
- DOCS
- Time in/Out:
- 01:36:07:00 / 01:38:15:00
- Canister:
- DOCS
- Film ID:
- 3477.09
- Issue Date:
- 1954
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