Romance of Radium
Synopsis
Romance of Radium is a 1937 American short film directed by Jacques Tourneur, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This short film tells the story of the discovery of radium and how it is used in medicine. In 1937, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel) at the 10th Academy Awards
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Gayle Gitterman, Richard Goldstone
- Original Title
- Romance of Radium
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
N. Gayle Gitterman, Richard Goldstone
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
N. Gayle Gitterman
Writer
Richard Goldstone
Writer
Pete Smith
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romance of Radium
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What is Romance of Radium about?
Romance of Radium is a 1937 American short film directed by Jacques Tourneur, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This short film tells the story of the discovery of radium and how it is used in medicine. In 1937, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel) at the 10th Academy Awards
Who directed Romance of Radium?
Romance of Radium was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Romance of Radium?
The principal cast of Romance of Radium includes Pete Smith, Margaret Bert, André Cheron, James Conaty, Eddie Hart.
When was Romance of Radium released and how long is it?
Romance of Radium was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 10m.