The Bill of Rights(1939)
The Bill of Rights Synopsis
This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. It depicts leading political figures of the American Revolution and the despotic British colonial rule which led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights (1939) is a drama and history film directed by Crane Wilbur, released on August 19, 1939 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Ted Osborne, Moroni Olsen, Leonard Mudie and Vernon Steele. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Crane Wilbur
- Writers:
- Charles L. Tedford
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- W. Howard Greene
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bill of Rights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Osborne
as James Madison
Moroni Olsen
as Royal Governor Dunmore
Leonard Mudie
as Moreland
Vernon Steele
as Thomas Jefferson
John Hamilton
as Colonel George Mason
- Raymond Brown
Raymond Brown
Tom Chatterton
as Richard Henry Lee
Sidney Bracey
as Colonist
Creighton Hale
as New York Congressman
John Harron
as Carter
William Hopper
as Courier
Olaf Hytten
as King George III
Key crew
Directed by Crane Wilbur, written by Charles L. Tedford, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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The Bill of Rights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Bill of Rights – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bill of Rights?
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The main cast of The Bill of Rights (1939) includes Ted Osborne, Moroni Olsen, Leonard Mudie, Vernon Steele and John Hamilton. The film was directed by Crane Wilbur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bill of Rights released?
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The Bill of Rights was released on August 19, 1939 and runs for 21m.
Is The Bill of Rights worth watching?
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The Bill of Rights (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.