Chicago, the Beautiful

Nan
0h 10m
1948
6 /10 (1)

Overview

A visit to Chicago, featuring the city's architecture and well-known landmarks.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1948-07-31
Director :Not Available

Top Billed Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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