The World of Tomorrow(1984)
The World of Tomorrow Synopsis
Documentary featuring original materials from the 1939 New York World's Fair. Includes film images of Jason Robards Jr. as a child at the World's Fair and clips from the promotional film "The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair" (1939).
The World of Tomorrow (1984) is a documentary film directed by Lance Bird, released on December 31, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jason Robards, Adora Andrews, Ruth Lee and Marjorie Lord. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lance Bird
- Writers:
- John Crowley
- Producers:
- Lance Bird, Tom Johnson
- Production:
- American Portrait, Media Study, Thirteen
- Status:
- Released
The World of Tomorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Robards
as Self / Narrator
- Adora Andrews
Adora Andrews
as Grandma Middleton (archive footage)
Ruth Lee
as Mom Middleton (archive footage)
- Marjorie Lord
Marjorie Lord
as Babs Middleton (archive footage)
Jimmy Lydon
as Bud Middleton (archive footage)
Ray Middleton
as Self - Vocalist (archive footage)
Harry Shannon
as Pop Middleton (archive footage)
- Douglas Stark
Douglas Stark
as Jim Treadway (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Lance Bird, written by John Crowley, produced by Lance Bird and Tom Johnson.
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The World of Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The World of Tomorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World of Tomorrow online?
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Who stars in The World of Tomorrow?
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The main cast of The World of Tomorrow (1984) includes Jason Robards, Adora Andrews, Ruth Lee, Marjorie Lord and Jimmy Lydon. The film was directed by Lance Bird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World of Tomorrow released?
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The World of Tomorrow was released on December 31, 1984 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The World of Tomorrow worth watching?
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The World of Tomorrow (1984) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.