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Popular Science J-8-1

1938-09-02 · 11 min · Not rated

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A variety of scientific subjects, including the laboratory of a plastic surgeon in London, and his method for applying permanent makeup; a new school for kiddies employing finger paint so they can express their urge to put things on paper; Army aviation, showing the latest development in blind landing. Produced in Cinecolor.

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Gayne WhitmanGayne WhitmanNarrator
J.H. BellSelf
Fred WaringSelf

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