Janette Scott 1953

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M/S of 14-year-old teenage actress Janette Scott in school uniform, lolling in an armchair at her home and reading. Her father walks into the living room and hands Janette a box. She opens it to find he has bought her a 'grown-up' party dress and holds the dress...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43494
Sort Number:
NP 440
Time in/Out:
01:21:50:00 / 01:24:28:00
Canister:
NP 440
Film ID:
1313.12
Issue Date:
16/02/1953

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  • Janette's father frequently referred to here is James Scott.

    Not mentioned is the fact that Janette Scott was the daughter of famous British actress Thora Hird.

    jamied 20th May 2012
  • Janette Scott appears in many (over 30) British Pathe clips throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.

    jamied 20th May 2012

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