The Oriental Brothers 1939

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Titles read: "Pathetone Presents - THE ORIENTAL BROTHERS - THE FAMOUS CHINESE ENTERTAINERS".

London, probably Pathe Studio.

Various shots of the four Oriental Brothers in white suits performing their acrobatic act. They form several amazing balancing postures on a large table.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41103
Sort Number:
PT 493
Time in/Out:
01:06:55:00 / 01:09:25:00
Canister:
PT 493
Film ID:
1192.05
Issue Date:
04/09/1939

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