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Edward Cooper Issue Title Pigs Might Fly! 1942
Description
Edward Cooper. Part of PIGS MIGHT FLY! issue.
London, probably Pathe Studio.
Various shots of Edward Cooper, in a day suit (not evening dress), sitting at the grand piano. He starts playing the piano and gives a little introduction to his song, saying he is taking us back to 1938....
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Sarah
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 49815
- Sort Number:
- NSP 342
- Time in/Out:
- 01:56:15:00 / 01:58:14:00
- Canister:
- NSP 342
- Film ID:
- 1552.26
- Issue Date:
- 19/10/1942
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