Forgotten Treasure
Synopsis
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Roger Moore
Man Examining Film Strip (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
Lab Assistant (uncredited)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany
Self (archive footage)
William McKinley
Self (archive footage)
Theodore Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
William Howard Taft
Self (archive footage)
King Manoel II
Self (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King George V of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King Alfonso XIII of Spain
Self (archive footage)
King Albert I of Belgium
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammy Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Doane R. Hoag
- Original Score
- Max Terr, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- Forgotten Treasure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammy Lee
Doane R. Hoag
Max Terr, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Walter Lundin
Harry Komer
Department Leadership Roster
Sammy Lee
Director
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
Harry Komer
Editor
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgotten Treasure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forgotten Treasure about?
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown.
Who directed Forgotten Treasure?
Forgotten Treasure was directed by Sammy Lee.
Who stars in Forgotten Treasure?
The principal cast of Forgotten Treasure includes John Nesbitt, Roger Moore, Emmett Vogan, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Winston Churchill.
When was Forgotten Treasure released and how long is it?
Forgotten Treasure was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Forgotten Treasure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forgotten Treasure was composed by Max Terr, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forgotten Treasure?
Forgotten Treasure holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).