I Hear the Carpenter Singing
Synopsis
"This film tells the story of a young Mexican-American carpenter in Los Angeles, California who earns journeyman status through night school classes and on-the-job apprenticeship training. The film also describes the vocational and economic opportunities that are made available through enlightened labor management in a free enterprise system. The film was written, produced, and directed by Hart Sprager, narrated by Ronald Feinberg, and is part of the [USIA's] 'Young in America" series.'" (US National Archives). This is also among the first films of the famous cinematographer, Vilmos Zsigmond (here credited as "William Zsigmond").
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hart Sprager
- Screenplay & Story
- Hart Sprager
- Original Score
- Leroy Southers
- Original Title
- I Hear the Carpenter Singing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hart Sprager
Hart Sprager
Leroy Southers
Tom Boutross
Hart Sprager
Department Leadership Roster
Hart Sprager
Director
Hart Sprager
Writer
Hart Sprager
Producer
Tom Boutross
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Hear the Carpenter Singing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Hear the Carpenter Singing about?
"This film tells the story of a young Mexican-American carpenter in Los Angeles, California who earns journeyman status through night school classes and on-the-job apprenticeship training. The film also describes the vocational and economic opportunities that are made available through enlightened labor management in a free enterprise system. The film was written, produced, and directed by Hart Sprager, narrated by Ronald Feinberg, and is part of the [USIA's] 'Young in America" series.'" (US National Archives). This is also among the first films of the famous cinematographer, Vilmos Zsigmond (here credited as "William Zsigmond").
Who directed I Hear the Carpenter Singing?
I Hear the Carpenter Singing was directed by Hart Sprager.
Who stars in I Hear the Carpenter Singing?
The principal cast of I Hear the Carpenter Singing includes Ron Feinberg.
When was I Hear the Carpenter Singing released and how long is it?
I Hear the Carpenter Singing was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for I Hear the Carpenter Singing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Hear the Carpenter Singing was composed by Leroy Southers.