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Visiting Italy

Visiting Italy

Genres

Documentary

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This TravelTalk short focuses on the ancient ruins in Rome, the leaning tower of Pisa, and the architecture in Florence, Italy.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

25 August 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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