Film
Portrait of a City
1961 · 25m · Documentary
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Overview
Celebratory film from Ford commemorating Detroit's 250th anniversary. Reenacts scenes from the city's history and presents a tour of its streets, parks, skyscrapers, factories, and waterfront. NOTE: The film was broadcast on Detroit television and distributed through Ford's film libraries. Revised in 1961.
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1961
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Genres
- Documentary
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