It Began on the Clyde

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It Began on the Clyde is a 1946 British short film directed by Ken Annakin and starring Molly Weir. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "It Began on the Clyde (1946)".
  2. "Full record for 'IT BEGAN ON THE CLYDE' (0030) - Moving Image Archive catalogue". movingimage.nls.uk.