Portrait of a City
Portrait of a City

Portrait of a City

January 01, 1961 | 25 min

Celebratory film from Ford commemorating Detroit's 250th anniversary. Reenacts scenes from the city's history and presents a tour of its streets, parks, skyscrapers, factories, and waterfront. NOTE: The film was broadcast on Detroit television and distributed through Ford's film libraries. Revised in 1961.

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