Well Played - Sir 1934

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Full title reads: "Melbourne - WELL PLAYED - SIR! - Fred Perry surprises Australia by defeating J. Crawford, the Wimbledon Champion, repeating his victory in American Championship."

Melbourne, Australia.

Various shots of the men's singles final tennis match between Australian Jack...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8300
Sort Number:
34/001
Time in/Out:
01:55:04:00 / 01:56:04:00
Canister:
34/1
Film ID:
759.32
Issue Date:
01/01/1934

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