The Declaration of Independence (1938): Cast
The Declaration of Independence is a 1938 short historical drama directed by Crane Wilbur, starring Ted Osborne as Caesar Rodney, Hal Craig and Sidney Bracey. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Declaration of Independence About?
The premise of The Declaration of Independence without spoilers.
The short historical film dramatizes Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney’s pivotal role in July 1776, when he rode overnight to Philadelphia to break a deadlock in the Continental Congress. His decisive vote secured Delaware’s support, allowing the Declaration of Independence to be adopted.
The Declaration of Independence Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- 1770s
- declaration of independence
- american revolution
- americana
- 18th century
- philadelphia pennsylvania
- continental congress
- two reeler
- warner featurette
- short documentary
- featurette
The Declaration of Independence Cast & Characters
Ted Osborne leads the cast as Caesar Rodney, with Hal Craig as Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited) and Sidney Bracey as Congress Clerk (uncredited). Directed by Crane Wilbur; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Crane Wilbur
- Ted Osborne as Caesar Rodney
- Hal Craig as Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey as Congress Clerk (uncredited)
-
John Litel as Thomas Jefferson
Also Starring in The Declaration of Independence
· 15 more- Emmett Vogan George Reed (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Ratification Meeting Member (uncredited)
- Wilfred Lucas John Dickinson (uncredited)
- John Harron Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
- Lionel Belmore The Innkeeper (uncredited)
- Henry Hall John Hancock (uncredited)
- Walter Walker Benjamin Franklin (uncredited)
- Boyd Irwin Thomas McKean (uncredited)
- Ferris Taylor John Adams (uncredited)
- Tom Chatterton Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
- William Orlamond Matthew Kramer (uncredited)
- Rosella Towne Betsy Kramer
- Richard Bond Thomas Lynch Jr.
- Owen King Edward Rutledge
- Charles Frederick Lindsley Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
More from Crane Wilbur
More films directed by Crane Wilbur: House of Women, The Bat, Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison and Outside the Wall.
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The Declaration of Independence FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Declaration of Independence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence runs 17 minutes.
When was The Declaration of Independence released?
The Declaration of Independence was released on November 26, 1938.
Who directed The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was directed by Crane Wilbur.
More films by Crane Wilbur Who is in the cast of The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence stars Ted Osborne as Caesar Rodney, Hal Craig as Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited) and Sidney Bracey as Congress Clerk (uncredited), among 19 credited actors.
Does The Declaration of Independence have a post-credit scene?
No. The Declaration of Independence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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