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The Film That Was Lost

The Film That Was Lost

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Film That Was Lost
  • Genres: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 1942-10-31
  • Runtime: 10 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.0828
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

as Narrator (voice)

William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan

as Self (archive footage)

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

as Self (archive footage)

Thomas A. Edison

Thomas A. Edison

as Self (archive footage)

King George V of the United Kingdom

King George V of the United Kingdom

as Self (archive footage)

External Links

Keywords

film preservationcinema history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Film That Was Lost?

The Film That Was Lost is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 1942-10-31.

Who are the main actors in The Film That Was Lost?

The main cast includes John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas A. Edison, King George V of the United Kingdom, .

Where can I watch The Film That Was Lost online?

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Is The Film That Was Lost based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Film That Was Lost?

The Film That Was Lost has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Film That Was Lost?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Film That Was Lost?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Film That Was Lost filmed?

The Film That Was Lost was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Film That Was Lost?

The total runtime of The Film That Was Lost is 10 minutes.

Is The Film That Was Lost suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Film That Was Lost?

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