The Bill of Rights (1939)
This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. It depicts leading political figures of the American Revolution and the despotic British colonial rule which led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
Director: Crane Wilbur
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: August 19, 1939
Cast
- Ted Osborne - James Madison
- Moroni Olsen - Royal Governor Dunmore
- Leonard Mudie - Moreland
- Vernon Steele - Thomas Jefferson
- John Hamilton - Colonel George Mason
- Raymond Brown
- Tom Chatterton - Richard Henry Lee
- Sidney Bracey - Colonist
- Creighton Hale - New York Congressman
- John Harron - Carter
Screenplay
- Charles L. Tedford (Screenplay)
Music: Howard Jackson
Cinematography: W. Howard Greene
Editing: Everett Dodd
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
american revolution, short film, bill of rights, british colonial rule
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bill of Rights about?
- This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. It depicts leading political figures of the American Revolution and the despotic British colonial rule which led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
- Who directed The Bill of Rights?
- The Bill of Rights was directed by Crane Wilbur.
- Who stars in The Bill of Rights?
- The Bill of Rights stars Ted Osborne, Moroni Olsen, Leonard Mudie, Vernon Steele, John Hamilton, Raymond Brown.
- How long is The Bill of Rights?
- The Bill of Rights has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Bill of Rights?
- The Bill of Rights is a Drama, History film.