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G.B. Christie Ltd: Special Occasion

A name you can rely on: this snazzy 1950s animation advertises wine and spirit merchant in Hitchin

Advert 1958 Silent

Overview

Getting into the festive swing? G.B. Christie of Hitchin has all your wine and spirit needs covered for that special shindig. This snazzy 1950s animated advert was probably made for screening in local cinemas, reminding audiences of "the name you can rely on".

Genres

Advert

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Hitchin

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

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