Escapologist 1950

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London.

Various shots show escapologist Allan Alan being tied up by members of the public on a London street. They and the watching crowd are gathered outside the theatre where Allan is appearing.

Allan is then hoisted into the air and hauled to the top of the theatre building. He...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34448
Sort Number:
NP 295
Time in/Out:
01:31:20:00 / 01:32:59:00
Canister:
NP 295
Film ID:
1277.21
Issue Date:
08/05/1950

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Cinemagazines
Categories
Entertainment & Humour
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fishing, escapologist etc

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