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From the Ends of the Earth (1939): Cast

From the Ends of the Earth (1939) movie poster

From the Ends of the Earth is a 1939 documentary starring Mickey Rooney, Robert Taylor and Joan Crawford. It runs 10 minutes.

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From the Ends of the Earth (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is From the Ends of the Earth About?

The premise of From the Ends of the Earth without spoilers.

The MGM short documents the journey of production materials shipped by boat from distant ports to Hollywood, illustrating the studio’s logistical network. It intercuts behind‑the‑scenes footage from contemporary MGM pictures, including The Women, Thunder Afloat, Siren of the Tropics, Ninotchka, Northwest Passage, and At the Circus.

From the Ends of the Earth Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • year 1939
  • 1930s
  • 20th century
  • hollywood
  • import
  • filmmaking
  • theater audience
  • elephant
  • academy award
  • washington d.c.
  • theater
  • promotional
+18 more
  • train
  • film clip
  • france
  • perfume
  • fashion design
  • film studio
  • denmark
  • sailing ship
  • raw material
  • belgium
  • steamship
  • china
  • painting
  • england
  • voice over
  • india
  • map
  • romance of celluloid
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Cast & crew

From the Ends of the Earth Cast

Mickey Rooney leads the cast, with Robert Taylor and Joan Crawford.

Also Starring in From the Ends of the Earth

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From the Ends of the Earth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of From the Ends of the Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From the Ends of the Earth?

From the Ends of the Earth runs 10 minutes.

When was From the Ends of the Earth released?

From the Ends of the Earth was released on May 28, 1939.

Who is in the cast of From the Ends of the Earth?

From the Ends of the Earth stars Mickey Rooney, Robert Taylor and Joan Crawford, among 31 credited actors.

Does From the Ends of the Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. From the Ends of the Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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