The Seesaw and the Shoes
Synopsis
This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosemary Foster
- Original Title
- The Seesaw and the Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Foster
Rosemary Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemary Foster
Writer
Douglas Foster
Director
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 Seesaw and the Shoes
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What is The Seesaw and the Shoes about?
This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
Who directed The Seesaw and the Shoes?
The Seesaw and the Shoes was directed by Douglas Foster.
Who stars in The Seesaw and the Shoes?
The principal cast of The Seesaw and the Shoes includes John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Sheldon Jett.
When was The Seesaw and the Shoes released and how long is it?
The Seesaw and the Shoes was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seesaw and the Shoes?
The Seesaw and the Shoes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).