Movie

Yesterday's Witness

“a tribute to the American Newsreel”

★ 7.0(1)197654m

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Good to know

Director: Christian Blackwood
Release date: 1976-11-01
Runtime: 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Michael Blackwood Productions

About Yesterday's Witness

Yesterday's Witness is a 1976 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Christian Blackwood, starring Lowell Thomas, Ed Herlihy and Harry von Zell. It has a runtime of 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yesterday's Witness in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential source of information – and misinformation – for generations of American moviegoers. Television news and public affairs programs became a great improvement over the scanty information offered by the newsreels. This documentary offers insight into a medium which has disappeared.

Cast

Lowell Thomas

Self - Narrator (voice)

Ed Herlihy

Self

Harry von Zell

Self

Jack Shaindlin

Self

Norman Alley

Self

Max Markman

Self

Joe Gibson

Self

Themes & keywords

medianewscinema history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yesterday's Witness in Switzerland?+

Yesterday's Witness is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yesterday's Witness on Netflix?+

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How long is Yesterday's Witness?+

Yesterday's Witness has a runtime of 54 minutes (54 minutes).

Who stars in Yesterday's Witness?+

Yesterday's Witness stars Lowell Thomas, Ed Herlihy, Harry von Zell, Jack Shaindlin and Norman Alley.

When did Yesterday's Witness come out?+

Yesterday's Witness is a 1976 movie directed by Christian Blackwood.

What genre is Yesterday's Witness?+

Yesterday's Witness is Documentary film.

Who directed Yesterday's Witness?+

Yesterday's Witness was directed by Christian Blackwood.