Tommy Farr Speaks 1947

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Unissued / Unused material.

Boxer Tommy Farr speaks about British boxing. Brighton, East Sussex.

CU Tommy. Various takes as he says boxers are pampered by trainers and promoters.

Cuts for 47/49.

Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
66718
Sort Number:
UN 1746 E / F
Time in/Out:
01:36:32:00 / 01:37:58:00
Canister:
UN 1746 E / F
Film ID:
2399.14
Issue Date:

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