The Movies March On (1939)
A "March of Time" presentation of the evolution of movies compiled primarily from film clips of silent movies through the early sound pictures to the present (1939) date. Industry executives such as Jack and Harry Warner, Walt Disney, Cecil B. DeMille, et al are seen taking bows in the live (non-archive) footage.
Director: Alan Brown
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: July 3, 1939
Cast
- Renée Adorée - Self (archive footage)
- Gilbert M. Anderson - Self - from 'The Great Train Robbery' (archive footage)
- Theda Bara - Self - From 'A Fool There Was' (archive footage)
- Jackson Beck - Narrator
- Lionel Barrymore - Self (segment The New York Hat) (archive footage)
- Cecil B. DeMille - Self (archive footage)
- George Schaefer - Self (archive footage)
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Movies March On about?
- A "March of Time" presentation of the evolution of movies compiled primarily from film clips of silent movies through the early sound pictures to the present (1939) date. Industry executives such as Jack and Harry Warner, Walt Disney, Cecil B. DeMille, et al are seen taking bows in the live (non-archive) footage.
- Who directed The Movies March On?
- The Movies March On was directed by Alan Brown.
- Who stars in The Movies March On?
- The Movies March On stars Renée Adorée, Gilbert M. Anderson, Theda Bara, Jackson Beck, Lionel Barrymore, Cecil B. DeMille.
- How long is The Movies March On?
- The Movies March On has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is The Movies March On?
- The Movies March On is a Documentary film.