The March of Time: An American Dictator
“The Dictatingest Dictator who ever Dictated!”
Synopsis
On July 10, 1936, the Time Corporation released the seventh episode of the second year of its newsreel series The March of Time, which included a controversial sequence titled “An American Dictator.” This segment, purportedly a journalistic exposé, centered on the rise to power and political career of then Dominican head of state Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina. The content of the short piece accused Trujillo of committing many politically motivated crimes, including murder, and caused a brief diplomatic crisis between the United States and the Dominican Republic. - Naida García-Crespo
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July 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis De Rochemont
- Original Title
- The March of Time: An American Dictator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- The March of Time
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis De Rochemont
Louis De Rochemont
Department Leadership Roster
Louis De Rochemont
Producer
Louis De Rochemont
Director
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What is The March of Time: An American Dictator about?
On July 10, 1936, the Time Corporation released the seventh episode of the second year of its newsreel series The March of Time, which included a controversial sequence titled “An American Dictator.” This segment, purportedly a journalistic exposé, centered on the rise to power and political career of then Dominican head of state Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina. The content of the short piece accused Trujillo of committing many politically motivated crimes, including murder, and caused a brief diplomatic crisis between the United States and the Dominican Republic. - Naida García-Crespo
Who directed The March of Time: An American Dictator?
The March of Time: An American Dictator was directed by Louis De Rochemont.
Who stars in The March of Time: An American Dictator?
The principal cast of The March of Time: An American Dictator includes Westbrook Van Voorhis.
When was The March of Time: An American Dictator released and how long is it?
The March of Time: An American Dictator was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 6m.