Life on the Thames
Genres
Overview
This Traveltalks short visits cities and towns along the Thames River. It begins in London, with views of Cleopatra's Needle and the Tower Bridge. We then visit the Trout Inn at Oxford, a favorite gathering place for students at the university. After a short look at Eton, it's off to Henley-on-Thames and the world-famous regatta.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
9 min
Release Date
1950-08-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)
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