Leo Beuerman
Synopsis
Leo Beuerman is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Gene Boomer. It tells the story of Leo Beuerman (1902–1974), a diminutive, disabled man who sold pencils and became a fixture on the downtown sidewalks of Lawrence, Kansas in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to his determination. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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October 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Boomer
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Travis
- Original Score
- Klaus Peter Sattler
- Original Title
- Leo Beuerman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Centron Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Boomer
Margaret Travis
Klaus Peter Sattler
Larry Bixby
Arthur H. Wolf, Russell A. Mosser
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Boomer
Director
Margaret Travis
Writer
Arthur H. Wolf
Producer
Russell A. Mosser
Producer
Larry Bixby
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leo Beuerman
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What is Leo Beuerman about?
Leo Beuerman is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Gene Boomer. It tells the story of Leo Beuerman (1902–1974), a diminutive, disabled man who sold pencils and became a fixture on the downtown sidewalks of Lawrence, Kansas in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to his determination. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Leo Beuerman?
Leo Beuerman was directed by Gene Boomer.
Who stars in Leo Beuerman?
The principal cast of Leo Beuerman includes Leo Beuerman.
When was Leo Beuerman released and how long is it?
Leo Beuerman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Leo Beuerman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leo Beuerman was composed by Klaus Peter Sattler.