The Old South (1940)

Name: The Old South
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 1940-01-20
Duration: 11 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Frank Whitbeck, George Lynn

Movie

Audience Score

StarringFrank WhitbeckGeorge Lynn

DirectorFred Zinnemann

NR 11 minJan 20th, 1940History, Documentary

Plot

This short film chronicles the importance of cotton to the economy and culture of America's Old South.

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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 20th, 1940

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast & Crew

Frank Whitbeck

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

George Lynn

as Eli Whitney (uncredited)

Daniele Amfitheatrof

Music

Jackson Rose

Director of Photography

Herman Hoffman

Screenplay

Roy Brickner

Editor

Fred Zinnemann

Director

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