The Film That Was Lost(1942)
The Film That Was Lost Synopsis
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.
The Film That Was Lost (1942) is a documentary and history film directed by Sammy Lee, released on October 31, 1942 with a runtime of 10m. It stars John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas A. Edison. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammy Lee
- Writers:
- Doane R. Hoag, Doane R. Hoag
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lundin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Film That Was Lost Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
- William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
as Self (archive footage)
Theodore Roosevelt
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas A. Edison
as Self (archive footage)
King George V of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sammy Lee, written by Doane R. Hoag and Doane R. Hoag, produced by John Nesbitt.
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The Film That Was Lost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Film That Was Lost – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Film That Was Lost?
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The main cast of The Film That Was Lost (1942) includes John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas A. Edison and King George V of the United Kingdom. The film was directed by Sammy Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Film That Was Lost released?
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The Film That Was Lost was released on October 31, 1942 and runs for 10m.
Is The Film That Was Lost worth watching?
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The Film That Was Lost (1942) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.