Spotlight at the Fair

195119mReleased

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.

Released: Jun 1, 1951

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Robert Beatty

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