Commentary - Charles Austin On Sleeve As… 1931

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As commentator for this issue, comedian Charles Austin introduces the next item, 'The Human Punching Bag' (see separate record) with much mirth, saying we'll die laughing when we see it.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
36868
Sort Number:
PT 041
Time in/Out:
01:39:40:00 / 01:40:11:00
Canister:
PT 041
Film ID:
1022.18
Issue Date:
05/01/1931

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