Weird And Wonderful! 1939

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Titles read: "WEIRD AND WONDERFUL!"

Location of events unknown - could be Germany?

Various shots of theatre costumes for a new continental theatre show. One outfit looks like feather-decked showgirl creation; others look more suitable for a ballet. Most are based on insects, another...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40753
Sort Number:
PT 467
Time in/Out:
01:12:45:00 / 01:13:42:00
Canister:
PT 467
Film ID:
1184.07
Issue Date:
06/03/1939

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