000341

Description

A file relating to the production of the wartime government film Tale of Two Cities, released in 1942 by the Ministry of Information and the Crown Film Unit. The film addresses civilian life in the cities of London and Moscow. The file contains production credits; a draft of the title credits; dialogue and commentary sheets; a shot list; music cue sheets; and documents relating to the film's production and finances.

Keywords

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