| RONALD FRANKAU The comedian Ronald Frankau tells several comical stories about members of his family. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7275 |
| Catalog #: | 190109 | |
| Clip Number: | 190109-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 136 | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:39 - 01:31:36 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DOMESTIC LIFE: Family Life ENTERTAINMENT: Comedy LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | Story is included in cat# 501689 RONALD FRANKAU The comedian Ronald Frankau tells several comical stories about members of his family. Ronald Frankau dressed in flat cap and false moustache introduces himself. M/S's of the comedian Ronald Frankau wearing top and tails, he is also holding a cigarette in a holder. He tells a number of stories about members of his family in particular his brothers. One brother he claims lost his arm attempting to get his money out of a slot machine, when he realised that he'd lost it, he returned to the machine but "you know the way these things get pinched !" He then tells the story of how his other brother lost his brains after falling off a mountain. Frankau remarks, "He came out of hospital fit as a fiddle sound as a bell, but no brains, NO BRAINS AT ALL." He then informs us that he now has a job in the government. Frankau ends by singing a brief song, however, he suddenly stops and looks a bit faint. Fortunately his pianist catches him as he falls. Note: pianist could be Monte / Monty Crick, Frankau's usual accompanist - SL. | |
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