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1931 FRANCE: Some 'fancy' dress, others ...! Students make merry with traditional joy of Gay
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0:53Now PlayingDate: 30th April 1931
Location: PARIS, FRANCE
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
PARIS, FRANCE: Gen. & close elev. shots of people in fancy costumes dancing, gen. elev. shot Black woman doing shimmy, semi cu. of people having fun at table, semi view of girls carried in a boat float & semi cu. of old man talks to his donkey.
Sound Effects: Off-stage Orchestra plays Dance music, people make funny sounds & gen. noise & talking.
France; Fashion and Costume; Social Events
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