The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
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Synopsis
Alexander Graham Bell falls in love with deaf girl Mabel Hubbard while teaching the deaf and trying to invent means for telegraphing the human voice. She urges him to put off thoughts of marriage until his experiments are complete. He invents the telephone, marries and becomes rich and famous, though his happiness is threatened when a rival company sets out to ruin him.
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Premiere of "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" (1939)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-03
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Don Ameche
Alexander Graham Bell
Loretta Young
Mrs. Mabel Hubbard Bell
Henry Fonda
Thomas Watson
Charles Coburn
Gardner Hubbard
Gene Lockhart
Thomas Sanders
Spring Byington
Mrs. Hubbard
Sally Blane
Gertrude Hubbard
Polly Ann Young
Grace Hubbard
Georgiana Young
Berta Hubbard
Bobs Watson
George Sanders
Russell Hicks
Mr. Barrows
Paul Stanton
Chauncey Smith
Jonathan Hale
President of Western Union
Harry Davenport
Judge Rider
Beryl Mercer
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. MacGregor
Charles Trowbridge
George Pollard
Jan Duggan
Mrs. Winthrop
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Lamar Trotti, Ray Harris
Ernst Toch
Leon Shamroy
Walter Thompson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Walter Thompson
Editor
Royer
Costume Design
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Story of Alexander Graham Bell about?
Alexander Graham Bell falls in love with deaf girl Mabel Hubbard while teaching the deaf and trying to invent means for telegraphing the human voice. She urges him to put off thoughts of marriage until his experiments are complete. He invents the telephone, marries and becomes rich and famous, though his happiness is threatened when a rival company sets out to ruin him.
Who directed The Story of Alexander Graham Bell?
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell?
The principal cast of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell includes Don Ameche, Loretta Young, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn, Gene Lockhart.
When was The Story of Alexander Graham Bell released and how long is it?
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Alexander Graham Bell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Alexander Graham Bell was composed by Ernst Toch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Alexander Graham Bell?
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).