Yesterday's Witness (1976)
a tribute to the American Newsreel
For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential source of information – and misinformation – for generations of American moviegoers. Television news and public affairs programs became a great improvement over the scanty information offered by the newsreels. This documentary offers insight into a medium which has disappeared.
Director: Christian Blackwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: November 1, 1976
Cast
- Lowell Thomas - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ed Herlihy - Self
- Harry von Zell - Self
- Jack Shaindlin - Self
- Norman Alley - Self
- Max Markman - Self
- Joe Gibson - Self
Screenplay
Music: Jack Shaindlin
Production: Michael Blackwood Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
media, news, cinema history
More Films by Director: Christian Blackwood
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yesterday's Witness about?
- For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential source of information – and misinformation – for generations of American moviegoers. Television news and public affairs programs became a great improvement over the scanty information offered by the newsreels. This documentary offers insight into a medium which has disappeared.
- Who directed Yesterday's Witness?
- Yesterday's Witness was directed by Christian Blackwood.
- Who stars in Yesterday's Witness?
- Yesterday's Witness stars Lowell Thomas, Ed Herlihy, Harry von Zell, Jack Shaindlin, Norman Alley, Max Markman.
- How long is Yesterday's Witness?
- Yesterday's Witness has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Yesterday's Witness?
- Yesterday's Witness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Yesterday's Witness produced?
- Yesterday's Witness was produced in United States of America.