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Look at Life: Report on a River
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A look at the River Thames, its past and present, from source to the sea. An examination of what has been done and is being done to modernize port services and to keep traffic moving—from holiday pleasure seekers to bustling commerce.
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Budget
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Runtime
9 min
Release Date
1963-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Tim Turner
Commentator
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