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Look at Life: Top People

Look at Life: Top People

1960•8m
Documentary

An overview of high-rise construction activity in London. From the crane operators who build the new sky-scrapers to the tenants who live in the penthouses, this newsreel provides a colorful birds-eye view of London Town.

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The Rank Organisation Special Features Division

Language

EN

Status

Released

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