- Declaration of Independence (film)
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Declaration of Independence Directed by Crane Wilbur Produced by John Nesbitt Written by Charles L. Tedford
Thomas JeffersonStarring John Litel Cinematography W. Howard Greene Editing by Everett Dodd Release date(s) 26 November 1938 Running time 17 minutes Country United States Language English Declaration of Independence is a 1938 short drama film directed by Crane Wilbur. It won an Academy Award at the 11th Academy Awards in 1939 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).[1]
Contents
Cast
- John Litel - Thomas Jefferson
- Ted Osborne - Caesar Rodney
- Rosella Towne - Betsy Kramer
- Richard Bond - Thomas Lynch Jr.
- Owen King - Edward Rutledge
Notes
An earlier film was directed by Kenneth S. Webb in 1924.
References
- ^ "New York Times: Declaration of Independence". NY Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/300661/Declaration-of-Independence/details. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
External links
Academy Award for Live Action Short Film (1931–1940) The Music Box (1932 - Comedy) · Wrestling Swordfish (1932 - Novelty) · So This Is Harris! (1933 - Comedy) · Krakatoa (1933 - Novelty) · La Cucaracha (1934 - Comedy) · City of Wax (1934 - Novelty) · How to Sleep (1935 - Comedy) · Wings Over Everest (1935 - Novelty) · Give Me Liberty (1936 - Color) · Bored of Education (1936 - 1 reel) · The Public Pays (1936 - 2 reel) · Penny Wisdom (1937 - Color) · The Private Life of the Gannets (1937 - 1 reel) · Torture Money (1937 - 2 reel) · That Mothers Might Live (1938 - 1 reel) · Declaration of Independence (1938 - 2 reel) · Busy Little Bears (1939 - 1 reel) · Sons of Liberty (1939 - 2 reel) · Quicker'n a Wink (1940 - 1 reel) · Teddy, the Rough Rider (1940 - 2 reel)
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- 1930s drama films
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- Live Action Short Film Academy Award winners
- Films directed by Crane Wilbur
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