Chris Charlton was a bill topping magician on the variety stage. In this clip from the 1930s you can see him performing tricks with pebbles. When the group pop up from behind the wall, from left to right we have young Jean Davenport, Eve, Wyn, Lewis, Betty Charlton (daughter), Chris Charlton, Dorothy (wife), Wynne and an unidentified lady said to be a friend of the Charltons. Later in the clip we also see young Betty and Gus Davenport.
Item Details
Size | 16mm, black and white, no sound. 56sec. |
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Date | 1930s |
People | Chris Charlton, Davenport family |
Category | Films |
Ref no | N2926 Film15 |