When Fighting Parson 1927

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Item title reads: "When fighting parson - meets boxing M.P. - then comes a double knock-out. Gene Corri referees amusing charity match."

Camberwell, London

Opening shot of contenders squaring up, watched by small crowd of adults and school children, outside in a park. MP & Parson stage...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33217
Sort Number:
G 1419
Time in/Out:
01:19:22:00 / 01:20:22:00
Canister:
G 1419
Film ID:
692.12
Issue Date:
28/07/1927

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