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The First Swallow

The First Swallow

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The story of a single swallow who, taking a rest from southward flight at a mission in California, ultimately brings about the famed migration of swallows to the mission at San Juan Capistrano.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

14 March 1942

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pedro de Cordoba

Pedro de Cordoba

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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