Kettering Madrigal Male Voice Choir 1935

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Titles read: "Sea Shanties and Sea Songs have from time immemorial formed a goodly part of the music of the British race. TODAY we present the famous KETTERING MADRIGAL MALE VOICE CHOIR in the harmonious version of 'THE SAILOR'S CHORUS'".

Pathe Studio, London.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51730
Sort Number:
PSP 887
Time in/Out:
01:07:23:00 / 01:09:36:00
Canister:
PSP 887
Film ID:
1618.05
Issue Date:
04/04/1935

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