Well Backed ! 1932

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Description

Australia.

Titles read: "WELL BACKED ! - This isn't a racing story. it's a display of the latest in Bathing Costumes in Sunny Australia, where the sea season is just commencing."

M/Ss of several young ladies wearing bathing costumes. They stand on raised platform spinning umbrellas...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51350
Sort Number:
PSP 764
Time in/Out:
01:33:53:00 / 01:35:57:00
Canister:
PSP 764
Film ID:
1600.19
Issue Date:
24/11/1932

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