Sandy Powell - The Careless Caretaker 1930

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No titles. Comedian Sandy Powell in 'The Careless Caretaker'.

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Gentleman is met by Sandy Powell outside country railway station (outdoor location, not studio). We learn that the man has been away and Sandy Powell was left as a caretaker to look after his...

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Cataloguer:
Ron
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83812
Sort Number:
Turns 15 A
Time in/Out:
01:03:17:00 / 01:06:47:00
Canister:
Turns Can 15 A
Film ID:
2901.02
Issue Date:
02/06/1930

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