The McGurk Way (1952)
At the dedication of a new road sign, Dan McGurk tells the story of his forebears and how they helped transform rutted dirt roads into the modern highways of today. He speaks of the benefits of the trucking industry and how it depends on the nation's roadways, and he rails against regulations that make the industry less efficient and profitable. After recounting the amounts the trucking industry pays in taxes, he watches the unveiling of the sign naming the highway The McGurk Way.
Director: Albert Kelley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: February 3, 1952
Cast
- Ward Bond - Dan McGurk 4th
- Emory Parnell - Dan McGurk Sr.
- John Hamilton - Speaker
- Wade Hamilton - Dan McGurk 3rd
- James Parnell - Dan McGurk Jr
Screenplay
Editing: Richard Fritch
Production: Jerry Fairbanks Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
trucking, public service, promotional film
More Films by Director: Albert Kelley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The McGurk Way about?
- At the dedication of a new road sign, Dan McGurk tells the story of his forebears and how they helped transform rutted dirt roads into the modern highways of today. He speaks of the benefits of the trucking industry and how it depends on the nation's roadways, and he rails against regulations that make the industry less efficient and profitable. After recounting the amounts the trucking industry pays in taxes, he watches the unveiling of the sign naming the highway The McGurk Way.
- Who directed The McGurk Way?
- The McGurk Way was directed by Albert Kelley.
- Who stars in The McGurk Way?
- The McGurk Way stars Ward Bond, Emory Parnell, John Hamilton, Wade Hamilton, James Parnell.
- How long is The McGurk Way?
- The McGurk Way has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The McGurk Way?
- The McGurk Way is a Drama film.
- Where was The McGurk Way produced?
- The McGurk Way was produced in United States of America.