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The Columbia Pictures 50th Anniversary Special

An anniversary special celebrating Columbia Pictures and what made it a great studio during the period of 1925-1975, with segments hosted by some of the studio's greats.

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An anniversary special celebrating Columbia Pictures and what made it a great studio during the period of 1925-1975, with segments hosted by some of the studio's greats.

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