• Short Summary

    Arthur Askey gives comic monologue and sings "The Moth" in a funny hat.

  • Description

    Arthur Askey. Part of HOW QUAINT! issue.

    Pathe Studios, London.

    Well known comedian, star of stage, films and broadcasting. Askey gives a comic monologue and then launches into a comical song, "The Moth". He is accompanied by a pianist. For some unknown reason, Askey puts on a funny shaped hat before starting the song!

    Note: item is mute until 01:05:57.

    Duplicate (with full sound) exists in Turns Can 20 (film id 2903.17) - see separate record for details.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1248.07
    Media URN:
    42205
    Group:
    New sound pictorials
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    09/12/1937
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:04:43:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:05:50:00 / 01:10:33:00
    Canister:
    NSP 89

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