Unseen Guardians
Synopsis
The "unseen guardians" of the title are the Postal Inspection Service, which investigates mail order racketeering; the Underwriters' Laboratories, which are shown testing electrical equipment, fire extinguishers, and large floor safes; and those who run orphanages, who assure that the children in their care are placed in proper adoptive homes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- George Wallace Sayre, Doane R. Hoag, Samuel H. Chain
- Original Title
- Unseen Guardians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
George Wallace Sayre, Doane R. Hoag, Samuel H. Chain
Mildred Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Wrangell
Director
George Wallace Sayre
Writer
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
Samuel H. Chain
Writer
Mildred Rich
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unseen Guardians
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What is Unseen Guardians about?
The "unseen guardians" of the title are the Postal Inspection Service, which investigates mail order racketeering; the Underwriters' Laboratories, which are shown testing electrical equipment, fire extinguishers, and large floor safes; and those who run orphanages, who assure that the children in their care are placed in proper adoptive homes.
Who directed Unseen Guardians?
Unseen Guardians was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in Unseen Guardians?
The principal cast of Unseen Guardians includes John Nesbitt, Marjorie Kane, Nestor Paiva, Jo Ann Sayers.
When was Unseen Guardians released and how long is it?
Unseen Guardians was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.