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Snow White wouldn’t look like Snow White without her special washing powder.
Advert 1940 3 mins
Overview
Radio’s Cockney Kids lord it up as they prepare for a fancy dress party completion. The only thing is, pretty Mildred also plans to go as Snow White too. Good thing her mum doesn’t use Persil!
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