The Declaration of Independence
Originally released in 1938. The Declaration of Independence is a history/drama film. directed by Crane Wilbur. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Litel, Ted Osborne, and Rosella Towne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Litel
as Thomas Jefferson
Ted Osborne
as Caesar Rodney
Rosella Towne
as Betsy Kramer
Richard Bond
as Thomas Lynch Jr.
Owen King
as Edward Rutledge
Lionel Belmore
as The Innkeeper (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as Congress Clerk (uncredited)
Tom Chatterton
as Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
Hal Craig
as Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited)
Henry Hall
as John Hancock (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Declaration of Independence about?
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...
Who directed The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was directed by Crane Wilbur.
How long is The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was The Declaration of Independence released?
The Declaration of Independence was released on November 26, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Declaration of Independence?
The main cast of The Declaration of Independence includes John Litel, Ted Osborne, Rosella Towne, Richard Bond, Owen King.