20 Jul 1957
Holiday
Lively holiday in Blackpool, with jazz accompaniment.
Spotlight at the Fair
Rides, boxing booths, and a dog-faced monkey keep on moving as the travelling fair hits Mitcham and Stratford-upon-Avon, with a look in at Blackpool.
Top Billed Cast
Robert Beatty Commentator
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