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193516 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Housing Problems

193516 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

A stark exploration of 1930s slum living conditions and their impacts.

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A stark exploration of 1930s slum living conditions and their impacts.

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Arthur Eltondirector

Edgar Anstey

Edgar Ansteydirector

Mrs. Reddingtoncast

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The problem of slum dwellings in the 1930s.

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