Alphabet: The Story of Writing
Synopsis
Calligrapher Donald Jackson presents an historical overview of the alphabet from the cave paintings of primitive man more than 35,000 years ago to the stylus and wax tablets of the Romans and the Egyptians' hieroglyphics.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Bennett
- Original Score
- Hilary Roberts
- Original Title
- Alphabet: The Story of Writing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Bennett
Hilary Roberts
Peter Middleton, Robert McShane
Roger Guertin
David R. Leeming, Jeremy Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Bennett
Director
Roger Guertin
Editor
Hilary Roberts
Original Music Composer
Peter Middleton
Director of Photography
Robert McShane
Director of Photography
Jeremy Bennett
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alphabet: The Story of Writing
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What is Alphabet: The Story of Writing about?
Calligrapher Donald Jackson presents an historical overview of the alphabet from the cave paintings of primitive man more than 35,000 years ago to the stylus and wax tablets of the Romans and the Egyptians' hieroglyphics.
Who directed Alphabet: The Story of Writing?
Alphabet: The Story of Writing was directed by Jeremy Bennett.
Who stars in Alphabet: The Story of Writing?
The principal cast of Alphabet: The Story of Writing includes Susannah York, Donald Jackson.
When was Alphabet: The Story of Writing released and how long is it?
Alphabet: The Story of Writing was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Alphabet: The Story of Writing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alphabet: The Story of Writing was composed by Hilary Roberts.