Nosmo King 1934

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Nosmo King is introduced by unknown man in white tie and tails on a stage. We hear a cork pop off-stage and the man says "Pardon me, but I hear my supper's been poured out", and walks off.

Cut to radio and variety comedian Nosmo King (aka Vernon Watson) in a white bowler...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51936
Sort Number:
PSP 847
Time in/Out:
01:39:41:00 / 01:43:42:00
Canister:
PSP 847
Film ID:
1630.21
Issue Date:
28/06/1934

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