Let's Sing Grandfather's Favorites (1948)
Overview
A retrospective of popular music from the 1890s and the turn of the century, with words for the audience to join in.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.037 |
Directed By
Jack Scholl
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