The Three Virginians 1940

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Titles read: "Now Pathetone Presents - That Popular Trio of Entertainers THE THREE VIRGINIANS".

London, probably Pathe Studio.

Various shots of singing trio The Three Virginians in white tuxedos performing 'Roll Out The Barrel' around a grand piano (one of them plays it). Brief shots...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41511
Sort Number:
PT 521
Time in/Out:
01:16:36:00 / 01:19:03:00
Canister:
PT 521
Film ID:
1200.09
Issue Date:
25/03/1940

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