Colour on the Thames was filmed in the Gasparcolor system, and has a charming orchestral sountrack. The film is taken from the collections of the BFI.
‘Colour on the Thames’, 1935
February 13th, 2010
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I am thrilled at finding this site. It is awe-inspiring. One of my favorite places to visit.
Sadly the video has been marked private and can’t be viewed anymore.