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Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton

Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton

Genres

Documentary

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A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1960

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

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