The Story of Alfred Nobel (1939)
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Genre: History, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: February 18, 1939
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Guilfoyle - Alfred Nobel (uncredited)
- Eric Mayne - Doctor (uncredited)
- Eleanor Wesselhoeft - Mother (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Douglas Foster (Screenplay)
Music: David Snell
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Industrial Revolution and Societal Change, Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Renaissance: Art and Intellectual Rebirth, Industrial Revolution and Age of Machines
Keywords
inventor, dynamite, nobel prize, invention, biography, nitroglycerin, nobel peace prize, philanthropist, legacy, short film, research scientist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Alfred Nobel about?
- This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.
- Who directed The Story of Alfred Nobel?
- The Story of Alfred Nobel was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
- Who stars in The Story of Alfred Nobel?
- The Story of Alfred Nobel stars John Nesbitt, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Mayne, Eleanor Wesselhoeft.
- How long is The Story of Alfred Nobel?
- The Story of Alfred Nobel has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Alfred Nobel?
- The Story of Alfred Nobel is a History, Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Story of Alfred Nobel produced?
- The Story of Alfred Nobel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Story of Alfred Nobel?
- The themes of The Story of Alfred Nobel include: Industrial Revolution and Societal Change, Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Renaissance: Art and Intellectual Rebirth, Industrial Revolution and Age of Machines.