Men and Dust
Synopsis
This labor advocacy film is about diseases plaguing miners in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Tri-State Survey Committee, "Men and Dust" is a stylistically innovative documentary and a valuable ecological record of landscapes radically transformed by extractive industry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Dick
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Dick, Lee Dick
- Original Title
- Men and Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Dick
Sheldon Dick, Lee Dick
Sheldon Dick
Jules Bucher
Lee Dick, Sheldon Dick
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Dick
Director
Lee Dick
Producer
Sheldon Dick
Director of Photography
Sheldon Dick
Producer
Sheldon Dick
Writer
Jules Bucher
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men and Dust
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What is Men and Dust about?
This labor advocacy film is about diseases plaguing miners in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Tri-State Survey Committee, "Men and Dust" is a stylistically innovative documentary and a valuable ecological record of landscapes radically transformed by extractive industry.
Who directed Men and Dust?
Men and Dust was directed by Lee Dick.
Who stars in Men and Dust?
The principal cast of Men and Dust includes Will Geer, Storrs Haynes, Robert Porterfield, Eric Walz.
When was Men and Dust released and how long is it?
Men and Dust was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 16m.