Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient'

Nan
0h 8m
1937
6 /10 (2)

Overview

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Hong Kong.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1937-05-01

Top Billed Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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