Max & Harry Nesbitt 1931

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No titles. Max and Harry Nesbitt.

Pathe Studio, London.

Max and Harry Nesbitt are introduced by Ronald Frankau in evening dress. He makes comment about the quality of the stage curtains and exits.

Dissolve to set with grand piano and pianist in background. Max and Harry enter...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Ron / Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83416
Sort Number:
Turns 05 A
Time in/Out:
01:23:21:00 / 01:28:11:00
Canister:
Turns Can 5 A
Film ID:
2879.06
Issue Date:
26/01/1931

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