The Two Leslies 1937

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The Two Leslies - popular radio and variety act.

Pathe Studios, London.

Set looks like interior of typical pub. M/S of one of the Leslies playing darts. The other comedian joins him. Conversation between them follows - lots of wise cracks, word play and tall tales. The comedy duo then...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42005
Sort Number:
NSP 061
Time in/Out:
01:05:25:00 / 01:07:45:00
Canister:
NSP 61
Film ID:
1240.11
Issue Date:
27/05/1937

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