The Bill of Rights
Synopsis
This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. It depicts leading political figures of the American Revolution and the despotic British colonial rule which led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
Top Cast
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Ted Osborne
James Madison
Moroni Olsen
Royal Governor Dunmore
Leonard Mudie
Moreland
Vernon Steele
Thomas Jefferson
John Hamilton
Colonel George Mason
Raymond Brown
Tom Chatterton
Richard Henry Lee
Sidney Bracey
Colonist
Creighton Hale
New York Congressman
John Harron
Carter
William Hopper
Courier
Olaf Hytten
King George III
Boyd Irwin
Captain Collins
Glenn Langan
North Carolina Congressman
Charles Frederick Lindsley
Narrator (voice)
John Litel
Patrick Henry
Jack Mower
Virginia Congressman
John Ridgely
Massachusetts Congressman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles L. Tedford
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- The Bill of Rights
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Charles L. Tedford
Howard Jackson
W. Howard Greene
Everett Dodd
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Charles L. Tedford
Screenplay
Everett Dodd
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Crane Wilbur
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bill of Rights.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bill of Rights
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What is The Bill of Rights about?
This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. It depicts leading political figures of the American Revolution and the despotic British colonial rule which led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
Who directed The Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Bill of Rights?
The principal cast of The Bill of Rights includes Ted Osborne, Moroni Olsen, Leonard Mudie, Vernon Steele, John Hamilton.
When was The Bill of Rights released and how long is it?
The Bill of Rights was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bill of Rights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bill of Rights was composed by Howard Jackson.