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EL MONTE CALIFORNIA-1937: Black and white 8mm home movie footage captures lionesses walking within a chain-link enclosure at a zoo. Spectators, including children and adults in period attire, observe from behind the fence. The grainy, high-contrast image shows the animals moving slowly while visitors stand and watch, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century public entertainment and wildlife exhibition. The footage is shot through the fence, emphasizing the barrier between viewer and animal.
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