The Philippines: Land and People

January. 01,1959      NR
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Reviews the history of the Philippine Islands under Spanish and American rule. Shows country today with its emphasis on agriculture, and contrasts the rural life with the urban existence in the port of Manila.

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