Whirls And Taps From The Song Of The Drum 1931

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The Song of the Drum was the "new Drury Lane Spectacle" showing in London.

Introductory intertitle reads: "Whirling dancers, swarthy figures - the medley and motley of the East..." L/S of the chorus dancing around stage then M/S of musicians in groovy hats and outfits. L/S of the stage with...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16658
Sort Number:
EP 205
Time in/Out:
01:28:26:00 / 01:31:27:00
Canister:
EP 205
Film ID:
934.14
Issue Date:
29/01/1931

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