Wrestling 1946

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Description

Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Paris, France. Rex Galle wins wrestling match against Ben Ville.

Various shots as Ben Ville wrestles Rex Galle. Various shots of the ringside audience. Galle is the winner.

Possibly connected with 46/26 - MD.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60099
Sort Number:
UNSO 082 E
Time in/Out:
01:46:09:00 / 01:47:03:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 082 E
Film ID:
1534.40
Issue Date:

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