Ma Knows! 1929

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Intertitle asks: "Ever tried to contrast those old-time modes with the latest in millinery?" C/U of four women wearing antiquated wigs and old fashioned hats. Their hair is ringleted and one woman wears a white "Marie Antoinette" style wig. The girls turn to show off their hats. They smile broadly at...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15082
Sort Number:
EP 109
Time in/Out:
01:03:29:00 / 01:04:50:00
Canister:
EP 109
Film ID:
886.03
Issue Date:
19/04/1929

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