Midland Journey

Midland Journey

Midland Journey

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Midland Journey

1947

0h 17m

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Documentary

Overview

Tourist promo film extolling the delights of Birmingham and the Midlands, with a sprinkling of arch one-liners.

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Production Companies

BFI

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

E. V. H. Emmett

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