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A is for Architecture

Name: A is for Architecture
Duration: 29 min

Gerald Budner & Robert Verrall

1959 | 29 min

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This short documentary offers a panorama of ancient cities, palaces and temples whose splendor has awed mankind. The film moves from one tradition to another, illustrating how each reflects the sentiments and values of its time, from the massive temples of the pharaohs to the soaring skyscrapers of today.

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Credits

director

Gerald Budner

Robert Verrall
producer

Colin Low

Tom Daly
script

James Beveridge
editing

James Beveridge
photography

Douglas Poulter
narrator

William Needles
music

Eldon Rathburn

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