01 Aug 1947
Midland Journey
Tourist promo film extolling the delights of Birmingham and the Midlands, with a sprinkling of arch one-liners.
Broad Acres
York, Harrogate, and Whitby are the essential stops-offs in this picturesque travel companion
Top Billed Cast
Frank Phillips Narrator (voice)
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