The Shining Future (1944)
Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.
Director: LeRoy Prinz
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 11, 1944
Cast
- Charles Ruggles - Mr. Ames
- Olive Blakeney - Mrs. Ames
- Jack Carson - Self
- Benny Goodman - Self
- Jimmy Lydon - Danny Ames
- Deanna Durbin - Self
- Cary Grant - Self
- Irene Manning - Self
- Herbert Marshall - Self
- Dennis Morgan - Self
Screenplay
- Mannie Manheim (Original Story)
- James Bloodworth (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Wesley Anderson
Editing: Alan Crosland, Jr.
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
singing
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: LeRoy Prinz
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shining Future about?
- Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.
- Who directed The Shining Future?
- The Shining Future was directed by LeRoy Prinz.
- Who stars in The Shining Future?
- The Shining Future stars Charles Ruggles, Olive Blakeney, Jack Carson, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Lydon, Deanna Durbin.
- How long is The Shining Future?
- The Shining Future has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Shining Future?
- The Shining Future is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was The Shining Future produced?
- The Shining Future was produced in United States of America, Canada.
- What are the themes of The Shining Future?
- The themes of The Shining Future include: Musical Spectacle.