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    From 1935, Rank Organisation films were preceded by the striking of a gong. What was that gong really made of and what instrument was really used to produce the noise?

    Question #11796. Asked by mort. (Apr 29 01 8:50 PM)


    TERRYPROANTRIM

    		THAT GONG WAS MADE OF BEATEN BRASS, IT MADE THE 'BONNNGG' NOISE WHEN STRUCK.
    THE MAN WHO STRUCK IT WAS A FORMER BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION CALLED BOMBARDIER BILLY WELLS.

    May 02 01, 11:53 AM

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