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Treetop Daredevils

Treetop Daredevils

American lumberjacks at work and play

Genres

Documentary

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A documentary exploring the tartan wearing lives of lumberjacks in the 1950's.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

18 December 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

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