1963 Xmas For All 1963

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Description

Location: Plaistow, London, England / Great Britain

Story about 'Carry On' celebrities visiting St. Margaret's / St. Mary's hospital to celebrate Christmas.

MS. Nurses at St. Margaret's Hospital stand in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

VS. of the nurses having fun with...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Matt
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
88642
Sort Number:
UN 3850 E
Time in/Out:
01:22:58:00 / 01:25:52:00
Canister:
UN 3850 E
Film ID:
3151.08
Issue Date:
1963

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  • The location is St Mary's Hospital, Plaistow.

    "Frankie Howard" in text and tags should read Frankie Howerd (3 changes needed in all).

    Currently undocumented, Des O'Connor is visible in a Santa suit at 00:58.

    Then at 01:03 Dickie Henderson kisses Barbara Windsor.

    Then at 01:40, Liz Fraser is seen putting on a beard.

    Further footage of the event can be seen in clip 3098.08.

    jamied 10th Dec 2012

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