The Story of Mankind
“The whole story of men and their women from Creation to now!”
Synopsis
The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
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The Story of Mankind (1957) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-01
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Ronald Colman
The Spirit of Man
Hedy Lamarr
Joan of Arc
Groucho Marx
Peter Minuit
Harpo Marx
Sir Isaac Newton
Chico Marx
Monk
Virginia Mayo
Cleopatra
Agnes Moorehead
Queen Elizabeth I
Vincent Price
Mr. Scratch / The Devil
Peter Lorre
Nero
Charles Coburn
Hippocrates
Cedric Hardwicke
High Judge
Cesar Romero
Spanish Envoy
John Carradine
Khufu
Dennis Hopper
Napoleon Bonaparte
Marie Wilson
Marie Antoinette
Helmut Dantine
Marc Antony
Edward Everett Horton
Sir Walter Raleigh
Reginald Gardiner
William Shakespeare
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irwin Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Allen, Charles Bennett, Henrik Van Loon
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Story of Mankind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cambridge Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen, Charles Bennett, Henrik Van Loon
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
Gene Palmer
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Allen
Writer
Charles Bennett
Writer
Irwin Allen
Producer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Gene Palmer
Editor
Irwin Allen
Director
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Mankind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Mankind about?
The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
Who directed The Story of Mankind?
The Story of Mankind was directed by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in The Story of Mankind?
The principal cast of The Story of Mankind includes Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx.
When was The Story of Mankind released and how long is it?
The Story of Mankind was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Mankind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Mankind was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is The Story of Mankind based on a book or true story?
The Story of Mankind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henrik Van Loon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Mankind?
The Story of Mankind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).