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Filthy Cities

Industrial New York (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary

In the 19th century New York City experience a flood immigrants which, coupled with parasites, disease and political corruption, created one of the most hazardous living environments in history. This program tells the story of the people ...See moreIn the 19th century New York City experience a flood immigrants which, coupled with parasites, disease and political corruption, created one of the most hazardous living environments in history. This program tells the story of the people and technology that brought the city's filth under control. But progress is not without its set backs. Enter Thomas Midgley, Jr. Written by david foss See less
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Apr 19, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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Dan Snow
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
Roger Horowitz
Self - Food Historian Self - Food Historian   See fewer
Peter Mintun
Self - Pianist-singer Self - Pianist-singer   See fewer
Jim Pynn
Self - Plant Superintendent Self - Plant Superintendent   See fewer
Louis Sorkin
Self - American Museum of Natural History Self - American Museum of Natural History   See fewer
Liyo Cassini
Nikola Tesla (uncredited) Nikola Tesla (uncredited)   See fewer
Kit Cox
Irish Gang Member (uncredited) Irish Gang Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Marsh
Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon) (uncredited) Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon) (uncredited)   See fewer
Mark Hindman Smith
Edison's Assistant (uncredited) Edison's Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Elena V. Wolfe
Irish Mother (uncredited) Irish Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
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