The Wonder Horse From Australia 1932

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Full title reads: "Mexico. The wonder Horse from Australia. 'Phar Lap' - who we all hope to see here - runs away from the pick of America's best to win $50,000 prize at Agua Caliente."

Agua Caliente, Mexico.

Crowds in front of grandstand at Horse Racing Course. High angle shot of people...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4896
Sort Number:
32/027
Time in/Out:
01:48:23:00 / 01:49:37:00
Canister:
32/27
Film ID:
667.29
Issue Date:
04/04/1932

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