Note: Possibly filmed in the Pathe studio, London.
M/Ss of woman sitting at dressing table emptying the contents of her handbag out which include keys, cigarette case, nail file and an envelope. C/U of the items. C/U of young lady asking series of questions. "How many keys were there ?, Was...
Note: Possibly filmed in the Pathe studio, London.
M/Ss of woman sitting at dressing table emptying the contents of her handbag out which include keys, cigarette case, nail file and an envelope. C/U of the items. C/U of young lady asking series of questions. "How many keys were there ?, Was there a postage stamp on the letter ?, How many cigarettes were left in my case ? What shape was my compact" etc. The commentator then provides the answers. The woman then asks - "How many did you get right ? Four ? You were pretty good - Five ? You are clever - Six ? You're wonderful !"
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