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Belgrade, Capital of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Belgrade, Capital of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia

Belgrade, Capital of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia

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Documentary

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A film about the Balkan metropolis during interwar period.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

15 October 1932

Country

Yugoslavia

Cast

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