Ronald Frankau 1937

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Probably filmed at Pathe studio, London.

Famous radio, stage and screen entertainer Ronald Frankau performs his act with pianist Monty / Monte Crick.

Frankau pours himself a drink and gargles with the alcohol as he swallows.

He sings a comic little song about keeping up appearances...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41868
Sort Number:
NSP 047
Time in/Out:
01:06:23:00 / 01:10:34:00
Canister:
NSP 47
Film ID:
1234.08
Issue Date:
18/02/1937

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