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Life on the Thames

Life on the Thames

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Documentary

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This Traveltalks short visits cities and towns along the Thames River. It begins in London, with views of Cleopatra's Needle and the Tower Bridge. We then visit the Trout Inn at Oxford, a favorite gathering place for students at the university. After a short look at Eton, it's off to Henley-on-Thames and the world-famous regatta.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

26 August 1950

Country

United States of America

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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