
Cradle of a Nation
1947-12-13 · 9 min · ★ 7.0
Historical sites in Virginia are visited.
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- Directors
- James H. Smith
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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