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Piping Hot

Piping Hot

1959•5m
AnimationDocumentary

An animated film about the history and use of hot water.

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Production

Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Narrator

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