Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow (1956)
This short shows how the city of Reading, Pennsylvania would implement civil defense procedures to help residents survive a nuclear attack. Through a network of volunteers, makeshift hospitals would be set up, auxiliary police officers would maintain order, and other elements of the civil defense program would be put in place.
Director: Larry O'Reilly
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: November 7, 1956
Cast
- André Baruch - Narrator (voice)
- Val Peterson - Himself
- Marguerite Osmond - Herself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Larry O'Reilly
Editing: Milton Shifman
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cold war, civil defense
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow about?
- This short shows how the city of Reading, Pennsylvania would implement civil defense procedures to help residents survive a nuclear attack. Through a network of volunteers, makeshift hospitals would be set up, auxiliary police officers would maintain order, and other elements of the civil defense program would be put in place.
- Who directed Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow?
- Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow was directed by Larry O'Reilly.
- Who stars in Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow?
- Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow stars André Baruch, Val Peterson, Marguerite Osmond.
- How long is Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow?
- Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow?
- Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow produced?
- Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow was produced in United States of America.