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Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton(1960)
Status: Released
Date: 1960-01-01
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A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.
Languages: English.
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United Kingdom
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The Rank Organisation Special Features Division
Movie: Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton
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A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.
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1960-01-01
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