This Is Cinerama
“Plunges you into a startling new world of entertainment”
Synopsis
Designed to introduce the then-new widescreen process Cinerama, audiences experience the roller coaster at Rockaways' Playland, the temple dance from Aida, Niagara Falls, a Viennese choir, the canals of Venice, a military tattoo in Edinburgh, a bullfight, and more. The film concludes with a view from the nose of a low-flying B-25 while America the Beautiful plays.
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This Is Cinerama (1952) - Roller Coaster [HD]
Type: Clip • Published 2021-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merian C. Cooper, Gunther von Fritsch
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- This Is Cinerama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cinerama Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merian C. Cooper, Gunther von Fritsch
Max Steiner
Robert L. Bendick, Merian C. Cooper, Lowell Thomas, Mike Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Merian C. Cooper
Director
Gunther von Fritsch
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Bendick
Producer
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
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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 This Is Cinerama about?
Designed to introduce the then-new widescreen process Cinerama, audiences experience the roller coaster at Rockaways' Playland, the temple dance from Aida, Niagara Falls, a Viennese choir, the canals of Venice, a military tattoo in Edinburgh, a bullfight, and more. The film concludes with a view from the nose of a low-flying B-25 while America the Beautiful plays.
Who directed This Is Cinerama?
This Is Cinerama was directed by Merian C. Cooper, Gunther von Fritsch.
Who stars in This Is Cinerama?
The principal cast of This Is Cinerama includes Lowell Thomas.
When was This Is Cinerama released and how long is it?
This Is Cinerama was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is Cinerama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is Cinerama was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is Cinerama?
This Is Cinerama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).