The Unconquered
Originally released in 1954. The Unconquered is a documentary film. directed by Nancy Hamilton. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Katharine Cornell and Helen Keller
Synopsis
Narrated by actress Katharine Cornell and filmed in black and white, it spends the first 24 minutes introducing viewers, through newsreels, interviews, and old photographs, to the story of the deaf and blind disabled-rights pioneer. News footage shows her international appearances and visits with heads of state, including President Eisenhower allowing her to feel his face. The second half takes a day-in-the-(exceptional)-life approach to Keller's existence circa 1955. Made just 13 years before her death, Keller's famed tutor-translator-friend Anne Sullivan had already died, leaving her live-in replacement, Polly Thomson, to share the film's focus. From the time Keller takes her morning walk along the 1,000-foot handrail around her yard through her workday to her nightly reading of her Braille Bible, her serene acceptance of her life will amaze and inspire. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2006.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Albert Margolies
- Nancy Hamilton Presentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unconquered about?
Narrated by actress Katharine Cornell and filmed in black and white, it spends the first 24 minutes introducing viewers, through newsreels, interviews, and old photographs, to the story of the deaf...
Who directed The Unconquered?
The Unconquered was directed by Nancy Hamilton.
How long is The Unconquered?
The Unconquered has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was The Unconquered released?
The Unconquered was released on June 15, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Unconquered?
The main cast of The Unconquered includes Katharine Cornell, Helen Keller.