Project XX: Life in the Thirties
Synopsis
Project XX examines American life in the 1930s from the Depression and election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Note: Originally part of Project XX, this film was also distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald B. Hyatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Hanser, Henry Salomon
- Original Score
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Original Title
- Project XX: Life in the Thirties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald B. Hyatt
Richard Hanser, Henry Salomon
Robert Russell Bennett
Silvio D'Alisera
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hanser
Writer
Silvio D'Alisera
Editor
Donald B. Hyatt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Project XX: Life in the Thirties about?
Project XX examines American life in the 1930s from the Depression and election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Note: Originally part of Project XX, this film was also distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
Who directed Project XX: Life in the Thirties?
Project XX: Life in the Thirties was directed by Donald B. Hyatt.
Who stars in Project XX: Life in the Thirties?
The principal cast of Project XX: Life in the Thirties includes Alexander Scourby.
When was Project XX: Life in the Thirties released and how long is it?
Project XX: Life in the Thirties was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Project XX: Life in the Thirties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Project XX: Life in the Thirties was composed by Robert Russell Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Project XX: Life in the Thirties?
Project XX: Life in the Thirties holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).