Water Walker - No Relation To Johnny 1923

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"Just going for a stroll on the river" said our friend, with the patent pair of foot-fitments..."

C/U of a moustachioed man posing with an invention which permits walking on water. They look like small inflatable boats, he lifts one up to show the camera. He shows how small flaps on the underside...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14850
Sort Number:
EP 079
Time in/Out:
01:24:02:00 / 01:25:30:00
Canister:
EP 079
Film ID:
866.13
Issue Date:
28/07/1923

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