Library of Congress (1945)
A 1945 Oscar nominated short documentary about the Library of Congress. It is one of 26 documentary shorts produced between 1942 and 1945 by the U.S. Overseas Film Bureau, and intended to show foreign viewers something about America and it's values, this one focuses on the important institution in Washington D.C. which preserves written and other works that have been copyrighted, as part of the country's heritage.
Director: Alexander Hammid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1945
Cast
- Ralph Bellamy - Narrator
Music: Alex North
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Library of Congress about?
- A 1945 Oscar nominated short documentary about the Library of Congress. It is one of 26 documentary shorts produced between 1942 and 1945 by the U.S. Overseas Film Bureau, and intended to show foreign viewers something about America and it's values, this one focuses on the important institution in Washington D.C. which preserves written and other works that have been copyrighted, as part of the country's heritage.
- Who directed Library of Congress?
- Library of Congress was directed by Alexander Hammid.
- Who stars in Library of Congress?
- Library of Congress stars Ralph Bellamy.
- How long is Library of Congress?
- Library of Congress has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Library of Congress?
- Library of Congress is a Documentary film.