The Story That Couldn't Be Printed (1939)
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he printed in his newspaper.
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Genre: History
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: July 22, 1939
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Victor Kilian - John Peter Zenger (uncredited)
- Naomi Childers - Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Mary Gordon - Woman Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
- Edward Hearn - Trooper (uncredited)
- John Hubbard - Attorney John Alexander (uncredited)
- Carl Stockdale - Hank (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Samuel H. Chain (Screenplay)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
press freedom
More Films by Director: Joseph M. Newman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story That Couldn't Be Printed about?
- This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he printed in his newspaper.
- Who directed The Story That Couldn't Be Printed?
- The Story That Couldn't Be Printed was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
- Who stars in The Story That Couldn't Be Printed?
- The Story That Couldn't Be Printed stars John Nesbitt, Victor Kilian, Naomi Childers, Mary Gordon, Edward Hearn, John Hubbard.
- How long is The Story That Couldn't Be Printed?
- The Story That Couldn't Be Printed has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Story That Couldn't Be Printed?
- The Story That Couldn't Be Printed is a History film.
- Where was The Story That Couldn't Be Printed produced?
- The Story That Couldn't Be Printed was produced in United States of America.