War's Little Comedies 1917

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Paperwork reads - 'War's little comedies - British soldiers' wonderful domestic improvisation near firing line'.

MS of British soldiers sitting around in some ruins while one of them scrubs clothing in a tub; another pours in more hot water.

MS a group of soldiers run through opening...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71829
Sort Number:
ON 047 K
Time in/Out:
01:46:36:00 / 01:47:07:00
Canister:
ON 047 K
Film ID:
1866.46
Issue Date:
1917

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