Tobacco Story 1948

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London, England

TOBACCO STORY.

C.U. Men carrying away Cases of cigarettes. M.S. Transport. Lorry marked 'Everything for the smoker, Lewis tobacco shops' leaving (2 shots). M.S. Interior packing room. C.U. Man packing. C.U. Various signs "No Cigarettes." C.U. Pipe smoking man man reading...

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67299
Sort Number:
UN 1986 G
Time in/Out:
01:32:02:00 / 01:33:29:00
Canister:
UN 1986 G
Film ID:
2465.17
Issue Date:
1948

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Lifestyle & Culture Lifestyle & Culture
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Advertising Business London Life Empires of Trade - Tobacco and Sugar

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