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Variations on a Mechanical Theme

195911mMovie

An illustration of various mechanical instruments, from the musical-box to 1950s electronica.

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Frank DuncanVoice

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Director: Ken Russell
Writers: Alex Atkinson
Release date: April 21, 1959
Runtime: 11m
Original language: English
Studios: BBC

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