Two Spallas Issue Title Is Good Grounds 1943

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Maisie and Jim Spalla doing acrobatic poses in style of classical statues.
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Part of issue GOOD GROUNDS.

Pathe Studios, London.

Various shots of contortionist Maisie Spalla doing acrobatic poses with partner Jim Spalla. Poses are vaguely in style of classical statues.
Tags
- contortionists
- Maisie
- Spalla
- acrobatics
- Jim
- Spalla
- statues
- entertainments
- personalities
- turns
Data

Film ID:

1558.28

Media URN:

50049

Group:

New sound pictorials

Archive:

British Pathe

Issue Date:

08/03/1943

Sound:

Sound

HD Format:

Available on request

Stock:

Black & White

Duration:

00:02:15:00

Time in/Out:

01:52:18:00 / 01:54:33:00

Canister:

NSP 362

Comments (1)

jamied says

18th September 2012

"Maisie Spalla" seen here was the stage name of Diana Keevil. More about Diana can be found here....

http://www.diana-keevil.co.uk

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