Promotional stunt for Odeon Cinema, Stafford

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Date:1960

Description:Dennis Holland, with bulldog, dressed as a naval character from the film 'The Bulldog Breed', a 1960 British comedy film starring Norman Wisdom and directed by Robert Asher.

Dennis, a member of the Odeon Cinema staff, went out into Stafford town centre 52 weeks of the year to advertise the films of the week.


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1880s
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1940s
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1960s
Promotional stunt for Odeon Cinema, Stafford
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2010s
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Image courtesy of: Mrs Caris Catchpole

Donor ref:C.Catchpole-08 (55/27326)

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