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A Lady Fights Back(1944)
Status: Released
Date: 1944-11-11
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Time: 0h 10m
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The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in the war effort. A John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short.
Languages: English.
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Movie: A Lady Fights Back
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John Nesbitt
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The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in the war effort. A John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short.
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1944-11-11
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