Narrator Lowell Thomas takes us to Havana in usual Competent fashion. We see the pleasant parks, the hot night life; the beautiful landmarks; the ancient streets; and even a glimpse of the Cuban dictator, Colonel Batista.
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Is this worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a massive soft spot for old-school newsreels or just really love watching grainy footage of people in suits walking around the Caribbean. If you're looking for a plot, look elsewhere. If you're a history nerd, it’s a neat little time capsule. Lowell Thomas has that v...
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"Is this worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a massive soft spot for old-school newsreels or just really love watching grainy footage of people in suits walking around the Caribbean. If you're looking for a plot, look elsewhere. If you're a history nerd, it’s a neat little time capsule. Lowell Thomas has that voice that just demands you pay attention, even when he’s talking about something as mundane as a park bench. He narrates Havana like he’s showing off a prize horse he just bought. ..."
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