Timber Front (1940)
Overview
This black-and-white archival film outlines the importance of Canada's forests in the national war effort during the Second World War.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.357 |
Directed By
Frank Badgley
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