Jack Simpson 1942

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Description

Jack Simpson and his sextet with singer Betty Kent.

Probably filmed at Pathe studios, London.

Various shots as Betty sings whilst the band plays. We also see cartoons of people dancing.

Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
58713
Sort Number:
NSP 316
Time in/Out:
01:44:20:00 / 01:47:00:00
Canister:
NSP 316
Film ID:
1544.23
Issue Date:
20/04/1942

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