The Declaration of Independence
Synopsis
This historical featurette focuses on Caesar Rodney of Delaware who in the summer of 1776 cast the deciding vote, at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, so that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Top Cast
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John Litel
Thomas Jefferson
Ted Osborne
Caesar Rodney
Rosella Towne
Betsy Kramer
Richard Bond
Thomas Lynch Jr.
Owen King
Edward Rutledge
Lionel Belmore
The Innkeeper (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Congress Clerk (uncredited)
Tom Chatterton
Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
Hal Craig
Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited)
Henry Hall
John Hancock (uncredited)
John Harron
Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
Boyd Irwin
Thomas McKean (uncredited)
Charles Frederick Lindsley
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
John Dickinson (uncredited)
William Orlamond
Matthew Kramer (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Ratification Meeting Member (uncredited)
Ferris Taylor
John Adams (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
George Reed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles L. Tedford
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- The Declaration of Independence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Charles L. Tedford
Howard Jackson
W. Howard Greene
Everett Dodd
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Director
Charles L. Tedford
Screenplay
Everett Dodd
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Declaration of Independence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Declaration of Independence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Declaration of Independence about?
This historical featurette focuses on Caesar Rodney of Delaware who in the summer of 1776 cast the deciding vote, at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, so that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Who directed The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Declaration of Independence?
The principal cast of The Declaration of Independence includes John Litel, Ted Osborne, Rosella Towne, Richard Bond, Owen King.
When was The Declaration of Independence released and how long is it?
The Declaration of Independence was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Declaration of Independence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Declaration of Independence was composed by Howard Jackson.