Going To His Own Funeral 1920

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Hindley, Lancashire.

Intertitle: "Going to His Own Funeral. Mr. Edward Croston tries novel experience of riding in his own coffin".

M/S of Mr. C. climbing into a coffin, several men hold open the coffin, including an undertaker. Mr. C. is passed a glass of alcohol, a wreath and a...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22026
Sort Number:
G 0727
Time in/Out:
01:24:06:00 / 01:25:13:00
Canister:
G 727
Film ID:
224.19
Issue Date:
08/12/1920

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