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First Edition

Synopsis

First Edition is a 1977 American short documentary film about the Baltimore Sun directed by Helen Whitney. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1977

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Helen Whitney
Screenplay & Story
Helen Whitney, DeWitt Sage
Original Title
First Edition
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
30m
Production Studios
D. L. Sage Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Helen Whitney

Screenplay & Story

Helen Whitney, DeWitt Sage

Film Editing

Nancy Baker

Department Leadership Roster

Helen Whitney

Helen Whitney

Director

Helen Whitney

Helen Whitney

Writer

DeWitt Sage

Writer

Nancy Baker

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for First Edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Edition

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is First Edition about?

First Edition is a 1977 American short documentary film about the Baltimore Sun directed by Helen Whitney. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Who directed First Edition?

First Edition was directed by Helen Whitney.

Who stars in First Edition?

The principal cast of First Edition includes Not specified.

When was First Edition released and how long is it?

First Edition was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.