Movie: Paseo por los letreros de Madrid

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    A travelogue through the diverse neighborhoods of Madrid, its picturesque streets and its history; and an approach, with a sense of humor, to the lighted signs and advertising slogans of the shops: an unusual portrait of the city and its people.

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    1968-01-01

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    Documentary

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    Español

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    madrid, spainadvertisingtravelogue1960s

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