The Story That Couldn't Be Printed(1939)
The Story That Couldn't Be Printed Synopsis
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he printed in his newspaper.
The Story That Couldn't Be Printed (1939) is a history film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on July 22, 1939 with a runtime of 10m. It stars John Nesbitt, Victor Kilian, Naomi Childers and Mary Gordon. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph M. Newman
- Writers:
- Samuel H. Chain
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Story That Couldn't Be Printed Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Victor Kilian
as John Peter Zenger (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
as Woman Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
as Trooper (uncredited)
John Hubbard
as Attorney John Alexander (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
as Hank (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph M. Newman, written by Samuel H. Chain, produced by John Nesbitt.
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The Story That Couldn't Be Printed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Story That Couldn't Be Printed – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Story That Couldn't Be Printed?
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The main cast of The Story That Couldn't Be Printed (1939) includes John Nesbitt, Victor Kilian, Naomi Childers, Mary Gordon and Edward Hearn. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story That Couldn't Be Printed released?
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The Story That Couldn't Be Printed was released on July 22, 1939 and runs for 10m.
Is The Story That Couldn't Be Printed worth watching?
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The Story That Couldn't Be Printed (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.