The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945)
This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
Director: Douglas Foster
Genre: Drama, Documentary, History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 5, 1945
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator
- Arthur Space - Charles Goodyear (uncredited)
- Helen Dickson - One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Sheldon Jett - One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Screenplay
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
physician, stethoscope
More Films by Director: Douglas Foster
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Seesaw and the Shoes about?
- This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
- Who directed The Seesaw and the Shoes?
- The Seesaw and the Shoes was directed by Douglas Foster.
- Who stars in The Seesaw and the Shoes?
- The Seesaw and the Shoes stars John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Sheldon Jett.
- How long is The Seesaw and the Shoes?
- The Seesaw and the Shoes has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Seesaw and the Shoes?
- The Seesaw and the Shoes is a Drama, Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Seesaw and the Shoes produced?
- The Seesaw and the Shoes was produced in United States of America.