The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
Synopsis
Part of acclaimed filmmaker Frank Capra's "Wonders of Life" series of science-based films (which won an Emmy Award for Best Editing) teaches kids about the power of gamma rays and radiation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William T. Hurtz, Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Capra, Jonathan Latimer
- Original Title
- The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Frank Capra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William T. Hurtz, Frank Capra
Frank Capra, Jonathan Latimer
Ellis W. Carter, Harold E. Wellman
Frank P. Keller, Ray Snyder
Joseph Sistrom, Frank Capra, Shamus Culhane
Department Leadership Roster
William T. Hurtz
Director
Frank Capra
Writer
Joseph Sistrom
Producer
Jonathan Latimer
Writer
Frank Capra
Director
Frank Capra
Producer
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Ray Snyder
Editor
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Harold E. Wellman
Director of Photography
Shamus Culhane
Producer
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What is The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays about?
Part of acclaimed filmmaker Frank Capra's "Wonders of Life" series of science-based films (which won an Emmy Award for Best Editing) teaches kids about the power of gamma rays and radiation.
Who directed The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays?
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays was directed by William T. Hurtz, Frank Capra.
Who stars in The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays?
The principal cast of The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays includes Richard Carlson, Frank Baxter, Mae West.
When was The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays released and how long is it?
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 55m.