Spotlight at the Fair

Spotlight at the Fair

1951•19m

Documentary

Rides, boxing booths, and a dog-faced monkey keep on moving as the travelling fair hits Mitcham and Stratford-upon-Avon, with a look in at Blackpool.

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Production

BFI, Rayant Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Commentator

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