The Power Behind the Nation (1947)

Fuel Precision Satisfaction Transportation

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 29M

Synopsis

A Documentary on the railways and their role in supporting the United States

Actors

George Chernault
George Chernault
Narrator

Crews

Waldo E. Austin
Waldo E. Austin
Camera Operator

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