Glimpses of Mexico(1940)
Another entry in MGM's TravelTalks series with James A. FitzPatrick. This time we visit Mexico, which was a popular destination for this series since it traveled there many times. We see the Bandero Monument which was built to highlight Mexico's flag. Also seen are Lake Chapala, Rio Grande art, music and romance. Also shown is "pole dancing" from native Indians.
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Another entry in MGM's TravelTalks series with James A. FitzPatrick. This time we visit Mexico, which was a popular destination for this series since it traveled there many times. We see the Bandero Monument which was built to highlight Mexico's flag. Also seen are Lake Chapala, Rio Grande art, music and romance. Also shown is "pole dancing" from native Indians.
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1940-07-07
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