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This is a lovely comedy about the theft of a prostitute's purse by a rich 'young man of good family. It is placed beside the theft of a silver cigarette...
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This is a lovely comedy about the theft of a prostitute's purse by a rich 'young man of good family. It is placed beside the theft of a silver cigarette case from the rich man's father's house by 'a poor devil', with very different repercussions. - Summary by Michele Eaton Editor and Narrator: Michele Eaton John Barthwick; Livens: Steve Gough Mrs Barthwick: Kristin Gjerløw Jack Barthwick: davidpr Roper: Joseph Tabler Mrs Jones: Beth Thomas Marlow: K. Adrian Stroet Wheeler: Sonia Jones: Peter Tucker Mrs Seddon: Bev J Stevens Snow: ToddHW A Police Magistrate: John Burlinson An Unknown Lady: Availle A Relieving Officer: David Olson Swearing Clerk: Mary Kay An Usher: Dillon McFarlane Bald Constable: David Purdy Clerk: MikeyHaz
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This is a lovely comedy about the theft of a prostitute's purse by a rich 'young man of good family. It is placed beside the theft of a silver cigarette...
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This is a lovely comedy about the theft of a prostitute's purse by a rich 'young man of good family. It is placed beside the theft of a silver cigarette case from the rich man's father's house by 'a poor devil', with very different repercussions. - Summary by Michele Eaton Editor and Narrator: Michele Eaton John Barthwick; Livens: Steve Gough Mrs Barthwick: Kristin Gjerløw Jack Barthwick: davidpr Roper: Joseph Tabler Mrs Jones: Beth Thomas Marlow: K. Adrian Stroet Wheeler: Sonia Jones: Peter Tucker Mrs Seddon: Bev J Stevens Snow: ToddHW A Police Magistrate: John Burlinson An Unknown Lady: Availle A Relieving Officer: David Olson Swearing Clerk: Mary Kay An Usher: Dillon McFarlane Bald Constable: David Purdy Clerk: MikeyHaz
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