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195737 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Every Day Except Christmas

195737 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

A vivid glimpse into the bustling life of Covent Garden's market in 1957.

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Lindsay Anderson

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A vivid glimpse into the bustling life of Covent Garden's market in 1957.

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Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Andersondirector

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Lindsay Andersonwriter

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A short documentary filmed in 1957 at the Covent Garden fruit, vegetable and flower market, then located in the Covent Garden area of East central London. It was directed by Lindsay Anderson and produced by Karel Reisz and Leon Clore under the sponsorship of Ford of Britain, the first of the company's "Look At Britain" series.

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