Exterior view of theater screening Patrick Stanton's "Here is Ireland"
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circa 1939Image Description:
Exterior view of theater screening Patrick Stanton's "Here is Ireland" circa 1939. Patrick Stanton (1907-1976) was a radio broadcaster in Philadelphia and one of the most prominent Irish-Americans in the city. He was best known for his work in radio and was one of the broadcast pioneers. Stanton was also active in the production and presentation of Irish films and produced "Here is Ireland" in 1939. "Here is Ireland" is the first all-color travelogue about Ireland and is considered a classic in its field.