The Story of Mankind(1957)
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The Story of Mankind Synopsis
The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
The Story of Mankind (1957) is a drama, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Irwin Allen, released on November 8, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx and Harpo Marx. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Irwin Allen
- Writers:
- Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen, Henrik Van Loon
- Producers:
- Irwin Allen
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- Cambridge Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Mankind (1957) Trailer
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The Story of Mankind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Colman
as The Spirit of Man
Hedy Lamarr
as Joan of Arc
Groucho Marx
as Peter Minuit
Harpo Marx
as Sir Isaac Newton
Chico Marx
as Monk
Virginia Mayo
as Cleopatra
Agnes Moorehead
as Queen Elizabeth I
Vincent Price
as Mr. Scratch / The Devil
Peter Lorre
as Nero
Charles Coburn
as Hippocrates
Cedric Hardwicke
as High Judge
Cesar Romero
as Spanish Envoy
Key crew
Directed by Irwin Allen, written by Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen and Henrik Van Loon, produced by Irwin Allen.
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The Story of Mankind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Story of Mankind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of Mankind online?
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The Story of Mankind (1957) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Story of Mankind?
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The main cast of The Story of Mankind (1957) includes Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx and Chico Marx. The film was directed by Irwin Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Mankind released?
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The Story of Mankind was released on November 8, 1957 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Story of Mankind worth watching?
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The Story of Mankind (1957) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Story of Mankind?
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Yes. The official The Story of Mankind trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.