Prophet Without Honor
Synopsis
This short film portrays the story of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873), an American Naval officer who developed the first maps that charted the oceans' winds and currents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Prophet Without Honor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
David Snell
John F. Seitz
Adrienne Fazan
Carey Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Carey Wilson
Producer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Frederic I. Rinaldo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prophet Without Honor
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What is Prophet Without Honor about?
This short film portrays the story of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873), an American Naval officer who developed the first maps that charted the oceans' winds and currents.
Who directed Prophet Without Honor?
Prophet Without Honor was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in Prophet Without Honor?
The principal cast of Prophet Without Honor includes Carey Wilson, Tom Neal.
When was Prophet Without Honor released and how long is it?
Prophet Without Honor was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Prophet Without Honor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prophet Without Honor was composed by David Snell.