Forward a Century

1951 | 29 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Forward a Century
  • Overview

    Commissioned by the Festival of Britain to show the similarities and contrasts between 1851 and 1951, by means of the Great Exhibition and the Festival.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1951

  • DirectingJ.B. Napier-Bell
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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