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Dolly Story

Dolly Story

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Dolly Story

1968

0h 25m

8.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Drama

Overview

Swinging London - a phenomenon which emphasized the young, the new and the modern. Fashion, music, art, media, life style and attitude. An era of optimism, and hedonism. A cultural revolution.

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5 featured cast members

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Lucille Soong

Lucille Soong

Dolly

Vidal Sassoon

Chris Farlowe

Chris Farlowe

Georgie Fame

Georgie Fame

John Stephen

John Stephen

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Amram
Written by: Robert Amram
Produced by: Edward Francis

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