Movie: In Old Amsterdam

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James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick

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    This Traveltalks entry looks at the sights, sounds, people, and art masterpieces in the capital of the Netherlands.

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    1949-11-12

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    Documentary

  • Languages:

    English

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    amsterdam, netherlandstravelogue

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