Reference code
IE CA CP/1/1/4/15
Title
This is Russia!
Date(s)
- 1958 (Creation)
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60 items; 25.5 cm x 21 cm; Black and white print
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(1615-2023)
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Photographic prints relating to 'This Is Russia!', an American documentary film released in June 1958, and directed by Sid Feder. The cinematography was by Sid Feder and the film was scored by Heinz Roemheld. It was narrated by Carey Wilson. It was distributed by Universal Pictures. The prints show various scenes of people, locations and buildings from across the Soviet Union. The film was released with the tagline: ‘Inside story of the land of mystery and contrast that produced the earth satellites’. The prints are coded and have typescript captions on the reverse.
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The documentary 'This is Russia!' can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COGWskJ9CUw