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This slide was shown in cinemas in the 1930s before the film began. It shows that although medical concerns about smoking had temporarily diminished by the interwar years, the National Tobacco Company, makers of Rothmans, still felt the need to reassure smokers about the safety of their product. They also promoted the distinctive, smooth brand of 'Virginia' tobacco.
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Hocken Collections, University of Otago
Reference: S12-221a
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