Peeps At The "Fun Of The Fayre" - London… 1921

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The setting for this theatrical performance is Bartholomew Fair and Miss Evelyn Laye plays Nell Gwynne. She dances in a circle of dancers dressed in 17th Century costume at the London Pavilion Theatre.

They dance a Minuet. The chorus tiptoe around because they are scared of "Bogeys". Three...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14542
Sort Number:
EP 035
Time in/Out:
01:28:48:00 / 01:33:43:00
Canister:
EP 035
Film ID:
840.09
Issue Date:

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