The New Architecture and the London Zoo (1936)
Overview
The film examines the redesign of various exhibits at the London Zoo. The film was produced for the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Zoological Society of London, England.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.367 |
Directed By
László Moholy-Nagy
Crew
László Moholy-Nagy
TOP CAST
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