• Short Summary

    Mr Williams of Margate claims to have the longest moustache in the country at 15 1/2 inches. Kent.

  • Description

    Long moustache.

    Margate, Kent.

    C/U of Mr Williams with a 15 1/2 inch long moustache which is waxed at either end. He claims to have the longest moustache in the country. C/U back view as it sticks out at either side of his face. M/S as he holds the ends and someone puts a tape measure against it.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1236.39
    Media URN:
    41948
    Group:
    New sound pictorials
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    06/05/1937
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:11:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:59:24:00 / 01:59:35:00
    Canister:
    NSP 58

Comments (2)

  1. Unknown user says

    "Mr Williams" here is Harry Williams.

    The attached press photo of the era provides a good shot of his prized moustache!...........

    http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/det
    ail/photo/longest-moustache-hig
    h-res-stock-photography/HN117
    1-001

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  2. SallyBee says

    How lovely!
    This is my great grand uncle. Birth name was Edward Beeson and my grandfather's favourite uncle. I have some great photos of him and his wonderful moustache.

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