Midland Journey

Nan
0h 17m
1947

Overview

Tourist promo film extolling the delights of Birmingham and the Midlands, with a sprinkling of arch one-liners.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1947-08-01

Top Billed Cast

E. V. H. Emmett

Narrator

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