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Paris on Parade

This Traveltalks short showcases the Paris International Exposition of 1937. It features a tour of the pavillions of several nations, as well as the spectacular water and light displays.

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  • James A. FitzPatrick

    James A. FitzPatrick

    Narrator (voice)

Overview

This Traveltalks short showcases the Paris International Exposition of 1937. It features a tour of the pavillions of several nations, as well as the spectacular water and light displays.

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