Full title reads: “Introducing SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE - who will say a few words.“ Unknown (presumably London). Sir Cedric Hardwicke is sitting at his desk. A telephone rings. He answers - promising to make an appeal on behalf of Cinematograph Benevolent Fund. He rises and starts speaking into camera. He makes an appeal. A special gramophone record made by 24 stars, he explains, is on sale at the Empire Theatre now - 24 American and British stage and screen stars. Money from its sale, one shilling from each record sold, goes to charity - Cinematograph Benevolent Fund. He urges the public to by it. Note: There is no mention of this item in paperwork. It could belong to another issue. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection
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