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The Declaration of Independence(Movie, 1938)

17min | Genres: History, Drama
The Declaration of IndependenceRating: 2.8/5 (with 33 votes)
Declaration of Independence is a 1938 American short drama film directed by Crane Wilbur. It won an Academy Award at the 11th Academy Awards in 1939 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel), and has been credited as being one of the few films relating to the American Revolution to win this award. Declaration of Independence was part of Warner Bros.'s Old Glory series, which consisted of several short films that covered American history. ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Declaration of Independence

Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel

About The Declaration of Independence

This historical featurette focuses on Caesar Rodney of Delaware who in the summer of 1776 cast the deciding vote, at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, so that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Based on the work of: Thomas Jefferson
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date US: 11/26/1938
Director: Crane Wilbur
Director of Photography: W. Howard Greene
Composer: Howard Jackson
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Declaration of Independence"
"Technicolor Specials (1938-1939 season) #2: The Declaration of Independence"
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:218520, Added: 04/28/2018, Last updated: 04/25/2024