Speech: The Function of Gestures
Originally released in 1949. Speech: The Function of Gestures is a documentary film. directed by Arthur H. Wolf. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Herk Harvey and Dan Palmquist
Synopsis
George is a dealthly dull after-dinner speaker who thinks he's great because he keeps getting invited to speak, probably because of a severe shortage of speakers in his town. John, however, is invited to speak because he's genuinely interesting. The difference between the two? John uses gestures when he speaks, while George just stands there like a mannequin and drones on and on and on.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Centron Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speech: The Function of Gestures about?
George is a dealthly dull after-dinner speaker who thinks he's great because he keeps getting invited to speak, probably because of a severe shortage of speakers in his town. John, however, is invi...
Who directed Speech: The Function of Gestures?
Speech: The Function of Gestures was directed by Arthur H. Wolf.
How long is Speech: The Function of Gestures?
Speech: The Function of Gestures has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Speech: The Function of Gestures released?
Speech: The Function of Gestures was released on July 18, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Speech: The Function of Gestures?
The main cast of Speech: The Function of Gestures includes Herk Harvey, Dan Palmquist.