The History Hour - To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

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One of the most successful American films of all time was released on Christmas Day 1962. Based on the best-selling book by author Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird starred Gregory Peck as a lawyer who stood against prejudice in the Deep South of the USA. Louise Hidalgo has been speaking to Gregory Peck's son Carey Peck.

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Picture: Gregory Peck with Harper Lee in 1962 (Getty Images)

Published on Saturday, 23rd December 2017.

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