
One for the Book
Synopsis
In this entertaining short, famous literary figures step out of the pages of books after dark.
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February 3, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman
- Original Title
- One for the Book
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Mack
Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman
Ray Foster
Bert Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Cyrus Wood
Writer
Bert Frank
Editor
Eddie Forman
Writer
Roy Mack
Director
Ray Foster
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About One for the Book
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What is One for the Book about?
In this entertaining short, famous literary figures step out of the pages of books after dark.
Who directed One for the Book?
One for the Book was directed by Roy Mack.
Who stars in One for the Book?
The principal cast of One for the Book includes Betty Hutton, Hal Sherman, Miriam Grahame.
When was One for the Book released and how long is it?
One for the Book was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 18m.



















