Clues to Adventure (1949)
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: April 11, 1949
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Mary Gordon - Woman Reading Newspaper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- John Hubbard - Man in Zenger's Shop (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Victor Kilian - John Peter Zenger (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Michael Mark - Fisherman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Mary McLeod - Mary, Queen of Scots (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Leonard Mudie - Townsman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Leonard Penn - Louis XIV (archive footage) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Editing: Frank E. Hull
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Resistance Against Racism
Keywords
freedom of speech, civil rights, press freedom, usa history, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Clues to Adventure about?
- This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
- Who stars in Clues to Adventure?
- Clues to Adventure stars John Nesbitt, Mary Gordon, John Hubbard, Victor Kilian, Michael Mark, Mary McLeod.
- How long is Clues to Adventure?
- Clues to Adventure has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Clues to Adventure?
- Clues to Adventure is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Clues to Adventure produced?
- Clues to Adventure was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Clues to Adventure?
- The themes of Clues to Adventure include: Resistance Against Racism.