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British Paramount News No. 588

British Paramount News No. 588

Genres

Documentary

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Defiance is in the air in this evocative newsreel footage of anti-fascist solidarity rallies, after the Battle of Cable Street.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

2 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

04 October 1936

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

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