Charles Coburn 1934

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Note: Probably filmed in the Pathe filmed studio.

The item is introduced by the comedian Ronald Frankau.

M/S of the veteran comedian / entertainer Charles Coburn wearing a shabby suit and top-hat, his eyes have been blacked out with make-up. He says that he is about to sing a song...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
38282
Sort Number:
PT 220
Time in/Out:
01:10:59:00 / 01:13:26:00
Canister:
PT 220
Film ID:
1098.09
Issue Date:
21/06/1934

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