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The Olympic Games(1948)
Status: Released
Date: 1948-08-02
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Overview:
The 1948 London Olympics see Wembley stadium host the athletics plus diving and the swimming at the Empire Pool.
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Countries:
United Kingdom
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Gaumont-British News
Movie: The Olympic Games
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The Olympic Games (1948) | BFI National Archive - Featurette
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