The Passing Of The King Of The Pearly King's 1930

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London.

Full titles read: "THE PASSING OF THE 'KING' OF THE PEARLY KING'S' - Pearly Kings and Queens from every part of London pay last tribute to their revered Chief, Mr Henry Croft."

L/S's of huge funeral procession through the streets of London. Numerous people are dressed up as...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
18755
Sort Number:
G 1673
Time in/Out:
01:39:19:00 / 01:40:45:00
Canister:
G 1675
Film ID:
812.27
Issue Date:
09/01/1930

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