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Look at Life: Report on a River
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Look at Life: Report on a River

Jan 1, 1963
0h 9m
★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation Special Features Division

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Cast

Tim Turner

Commentator

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