Frances Maddux [sic] AKA Frances Maddox 1938

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Note: this item is incomplete - it cuts out before the end of the number.

Titles read: "Pathetone now has pleasure in presenting - The celebrated cabaret star - FRANCES MADDUX [sic] - from the famous "Rainbow" Room, New York and Cafe Anglais, London."

London (probably Pathe Studio).

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Data

Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40184
Sort Number:
PT 408
Time in/Out:
01:48:50:00 / 01:50:58:00
Canister:
PT 408
Film ID:
1162.24
Issue Date:
17/01/1938

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