Daybreak Express (1953)
Overview
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.554 |
Directed By
D. A. Pennebaker
Crew
D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker
Duke Ellington
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