Michel On Sleeve As Micheal 1931

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Full titles read: "Now, Pathetone presents Michel, America's most famous Dancing Xylophonist."

London (probably Pathe Studio).

Various shots of Michel, playing the xylophone while he tap dances to the tune of 'The One I Love'. He also turns a cartwheel along the length of his xylophone....

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37043
Sort Number:
PT 079
Time in/Out:
01:16:47:00 / 01:19:35:00
Canister:
PT 079
Film ID:
1040.08
Issue Date:
28/09/1931

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