The First World War
“It Tells All As No Words Ever Can!”
Synopsis
Produced by the Fox Movietone News arm of Fox Film Corporation and based on the book by Lawrence Stallings, this expanded newsreel, using stock-and-archive footage, tells the story of World War I from inception to conclusion. Alternating with scenes of trench warfare and intimate glimpses of European royalty at home, and scenes of conflict at sea combined with sequences of films from the secret archives of many of the involved nations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Stallings
- Original Score
- John Rochetti
- Original Title
- The First World War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Stallings
John Rochetti
Louis De Rochemont, Lew Lehr, Bonney Powell
Truman H. Talley
Department Leadership Roster
Truman H. Talley
Producer
Louis De Rochemont
Editor
Lew Lehr
Editor
Bonney Powell
Editor
Russell G. Shields
Editor
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 First World War
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What is The First World War about?
Produced by the Fox Movietone News arm of Fox Film Corporation and based on the book by Lawrence Stallings, this expanded newsreel, using stock-and-archive footage, tells the story of World War I from inception to conclusion. Alternating with scenes of trench warfare and intimate glimpses of European royalty at home, and scenes of conflict at sea combined with sequences of films from the secret archives of many of the involved nations.
Who directed The First World War?
The First World War was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The First World War?
The principal cast of The First World War includes Pedro de Cordoba.
When was The First World War released and how long is it?
The First World War was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The First World War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First World War was composed by John Rochetti.
Is The First World War based on a book or true story?
The First World War is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Laurence Stallings".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First World War?
The First World War holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).