The People Say Goodbye To Tommy 1949

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Full title reads: "The People Say Goodbye To Tommy". Funeral service for comedian Tommy Handley.

Paddington, London. SV Tommy Handley's coffin being borne out of private chapel at Westbourne Grove, Paddington. GV Cortege leaving Westbourne Grove.

Golders Green, London. SV Shot under...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
45589
Sort Number:
49/005
Time in/Out:
01:08:11:00 / 01:10:43:00
Canister:
49/5
Film ID:
1401.06
Issue Date:
17/01/1949

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  • "Jean Harben" should read Joan Harben.

    "Ted Kavenagh" should read Ted Kavanagh.

    jamied 17th Feb 2012
  • Note that footage of Tommy Handley's memorial service can be seen in clip 1403.34.

    jamied 21st May 2012

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