The Seesaw and the Shoes(1945)
The Seesaw and the Shoes Synopsis
This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945) is a drama, documentary and history film directed by Douglas Foster, released on May 5, 1945 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson and Feodor Chaliapin Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas Foster
- Writers:
- Rosemary Foster
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Seesaw and the Shoes Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator
Arthur Space
as Charles Goodyear (uncredited)
- Helen Dickson
Helen Dickson
as One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Sheldon Jett
Sheldon Jett
as One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Foster, written by Rosemary Foster.
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The Seesaw and the Shoes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Seesaw and the Shoes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Seesaw and the Shoes?
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The main cast of The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945) includes John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson, Feodor Chaliapin Jr. and Sheldon Jett. The film was directed by Douglas Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seesaw and the Shoes released?
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The Seesaw and the Shoes was released on May 5, 1945 and runs for 11m.
Is The Seesaw and the Shoes worth watching?
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The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.