The Romance of Digestion
Synopsis
A brief, illustrated lecture on digestion. Aburdist humor is the hallmark of this pseudo-scientific description of biting, chewing, swallowing, and digesting food. The on-screen narrator begins with teeth, "little sentinels" as he calls them, and the tongue. Then it's on to the stomach: he describes the stomach's workings as if it were an office or a factory. He uses an illustration of the side view of a human torso, with mouth, esophagus, and stomach visible, saying it's a photograph of a man with a visible digestive tract.
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March 13, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley, Felix E. Feist
- Original Title
- The Romance of Digestion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Robert Benchley, Felix E. Feist
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Robert Benchley
Writer
Felix E. Feist
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Romance of Digestion about?
A brief, illustrated lecture on digestion. Aburdist humor is the hallmark of this pseudo-scientific description of biting, chewing, swallowing, and digesting food. The on-screen narrator begins with teeth, "little sentinels" as he calls them, and the tongue. Then it's on to the stomach: he describes the stomach's workings as if it were an office or a factory. He uses an illustration of the side view of a human torso, with mouth, esophagus, and stomach visible, saying it's a photograph of a man with a visible digestive tract.
Who directed The Romance of Digestion?
The Romance of Digestion was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in The Romance of Digestion?
The principal cast of The Romance of Digestion includes Robert Benchley.
When was The Romance of Digestion released and how long is it?
The Romance of Digestion was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Romance of Digestion?
The Romance of Digestion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).