11th. Naval District "United States Coast Guard Band" (1944)
Género : Música
Tiempo de ejecución : 10M
Director : Bobby Connolly
Escritor : Jack Scholl
Sinopsis
A patriotic wartime short showcasing the U.S. Coast Guard Band, led by singer Rudy Vallee, and saluting the Naval branches of the military.
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