Commentary - Charles Austin On Sleeve As… 1931

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As commentator for this issue, comedian Charles Austin laughs about the previous item ('The Human Punching Bag' - see separate record) and introduces the next item, 'Silhouette Pictures' with much laughing and a sneeze!

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
36870
Sort Number:
PT 041
Time in/Out:
01:41:35:00 / 01:42:11:00
Canister:
PT 041
Film ID:
1022.20
Issue Date:
05/01/1931

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