Movie: Glimpses of California

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James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick

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    This Traveltalk series short looks at California, beginning with the diverse types of flowers found in the state. After a look at some popular Hollywood landmarks, we visit Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park, a famous cemetery.

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    1946-10-26

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