Movie

The Film That Was Lost

★ 7.5(2)194210m

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Good to know

Director: Sammy Lee
Release date: 1942-10-31
Runtime: 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Film That Was Lost

The Film That Was Lost is a 1942 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Sammy Lee, starring John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt. It has a runtime of 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Film That Was Lost in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

William Jennings Bryan

Self (archive footage)

Theodore Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Thomas A. Edison

Self (archive footage)

King George V of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

film preservationcinema history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Film That Was Lost in France?+

The Film That Was Lost is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Film That Was Lost on Netflix?+

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How long is The Film That Was Lost?+

The Film That Was Lost has a runtime of 10 minutes (10 minutes).

Who stars in The Film That Was Lost?+

The Film That Was Lost stars John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas A. Edison and King George V of the United Kingdom.

When did The Film That Was Lost come out?+

The Film That Was Lost is a 1942 movie directed by Sammy Lee.

What genre is The Film That Was Lost?+

The Film That Was Lost is Documentary and History film.

Who directed The Film That Was Lost?+

The Film That Was Lost was directed by Sammy Lee.