The Yankee Doodler
Synopsis
Ancestors of music videos, YANKEE DOODLER, ROSIE THE RIVETER, and DEAR ARABELLA were made during World War II for coin-operated jukebox devices found in restaurants, bars and train stations. On built-in glass screens, they projected 16mm films of artists performing popular tunes. These examples, although not in perfect condition, are time capsules of their era. William Frawley was a vaudevillian and musical comedy performer decades before he played Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Moulton
- Original Title
- The Yankee Doodler
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Moulton
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Herbert Moulton
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What is The Yankee Doodler about?
Ancestors of music videos, YANKEE DOODLER, ROSIE THE RIVETER, and DEAR ARABELLA were made during World War II for coin-operated jukebox devices found in restaurants, bars and train stations. On built-in glass screens, they projected 16mm films of artists performing popular tunes. These examples, although not in perfect condition, are time capsules of their era. William Frawley was a vaudevillian and musical comedy performer decades before he played Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy.
Who directed The Yankee Doodler?
The Yankee Doodler was directed by Herbert Moulton.
Who stars in The Yankee Doodler?
The principal cast of The Yankee Doodler includes William Frawley.
When was The Yankee Doodler released and how long is it?
The Yankee Doodler was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 3m.