Contrasts - From The Great Farce "Tons Of… 1922

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"Just glance at this "make-up" where Ralph Lynn endeavours to fathom the secret signs of the maid (who mistakes him for another) - " M/S of a stage set representing a parlour or sitting room. The maid rushes in and drops the tea things when she sees Ralph Lynn sitting beside the fireplace. She makes...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
36658
Sort Number:
EP 303
Time in/Out:
01:31:07:00 / 01:32:10:00
Canister:
EP 303
Film ID:
1006.21
Issue Date:
08/06/1922

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