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Polperro 1931
Charming early amateur film taken on the south coast of Cornwall
Amateur film 1931 9 mins Silent
Overview
This charming early amateur film takes in the south Cornish village and its locals, from fishermen on the coast to agricultural workers inland and a glimpse of the village itself.
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