Lowell Thomas talks while shots of Rome and the Vatican city are shown. Various sights often seen in other similar travelogue subjects are repeated, with ceremonies, Coliseum, St.
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Is it worth your time? If you have a weird obsession with 1930s travelogues, sure. Otherwise, you’ll probably find this about as exciting as watching a slideshow from your great-uncle’s vacation in 1955. It’s not for the casual viewer who wants a plot. If you hate voiceovers that sound like they’re being recorded in a...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a weird obsession with 1930s travelogues, sure. Otherwise, you’ll probably find this about as exciting as watching a slideshow from your great-uncle’s vacation in 1955. It’s not for the casual viewer who wants a plot. If you hate voiceovers that sound like they’re being recorded in a tin can, steer clear. The Vibe There isn’t much to say here. It’s basically just Lowell Thomas talking over grainy footage of Roman ruins. He’s got that specific mid-Atlantic acc..."
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