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In Old Amsterdam

In Old Amsterdam

Genres

Documentary

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This Traveltalks entry looks at the sights, sounds, people, and art masterpieces in the capital of the Netherlands.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

12 November 1949

Country

United States of America

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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