Gert and Daisy's Weekend | |
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Produced by | E. S. Laurie |
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Cinematography | Stephen Dade |
Edited by | Charles Knott |
Music by | Percival Mackey |
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Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service |
Release date | 16 February 1942 |
Running time | 79 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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