Miss Josephine Baker 1931

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Full titles read: "For years the name of the great coloured artist, Josephine Baker has flashed across the skies of Europe. Today, Pathetone presents a glimpse of her at a recent public function in Paris - Miss Josephine Baker - singing a little word of praise for her 'Paree'."

Paris, France.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37045
Sort Number:
PT 079
Time in/Out:
01:22:34:00 / 01:24:16:00
Canister:
PT 079
Film ID:
1040.10
Issue Date:
28/09/1931

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