Writing's Worthwhile 1944-1945

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Title reads: "Writing's Worthwhile".

Ministry of Information Government official.

Cartoon.

Cartoon of letter with wings crossing the world to the Far East with news from home. Imagining how news would be well received. Written message appears 'Give Him Regular news From Home'.

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
84271
Sort Number:
45/102 (TRAILERS)
Time in/Out:
01:43:34:00 / 01:44:59:00
Canister:
45/102 (TRAILERS)
Film ID:
2919.29
Issue Date:
22/11/1945

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