
The Story of Alfred Nobel
Synopsis
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.
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February 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Foster
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Story of Alfred Nobel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Douglas Foster
David Snell
Paul Vogel
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Douglas Foster
Screenplay
John Nesbitt
Producer
Paul Vogel
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Alfred Nobel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Alfred Nobel about?
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.
Who directed The Story of Alfred Nobel?
The Story of Alfred Nobel was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Story of Alfred Nobel?
The principal cast of The Story of Alfred Nobel includes John Nesbitt, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Mayne, Eleanor Wesselhoeft.
When was The Story of Alfred Nobel released and how long is it?
The Story of Alfred Nobel was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Alfred Nobel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Alfred Nobel was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Alfred Nobel?
The Story of Alfred Nobel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















