Thorez Hideout Discovered 1953

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Bazainville, France.

CU Signpost 'Bazainville'. LS Various shots of house believed to be hideout of Maurice Thorez, leader of the Communist party. MS. Photographers knocking on door - no reply. MS. Guards walking in ground. MS. Photographers walking around fence. LS. Photographer climbing telegraph...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74048
Sort Number:
UN 2523 D
Time in/Out:
01:29:32:00 / 01:31:07:00
Canister:
UN 2523 D
Film ID:
2018.14
Issue Date:

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