Hanky Panks! 1931

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Magic tricks. Introductory intertitle reads: "Men, they say, were deceivers ever...anyhow, this one is - so watch closely. He's a Conjuror."

C/U of a magician in a black suit with waistcoat and bow tie. He performs various tricks. Making a handkerchief disappear and reappear. He ties two handkerchiefs...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16955
Sort Number:
EP 165
Time in/Out:
01:54:11:00 / 01:56:12:00
Canister:
EP 165
Film ID:
956.26
Issue Date:
12/01/1931

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