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The Making of an American (1920): Cast

The Making of an American (1920) movie poster

The Making of an American is a 1920 short film directed by Guy Hedlund, starring Emil De Varney. It runs 14 minutes.

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The Making of an American (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Director
Guy Hedlund
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of an American About?

The premise of The Making of an American without spoilers.

Docudrama encouraging immigrants to master English and become successful, assimilated Americans.

The Making of an American Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • national film registry
  • immigration
  • english as a second language
  • assimilation
  • melting pot
  • language learning
  • public service
  • language barrier
  • emigrant
  • italian
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Cast & crew

The Making of an American Cast

Emil De Varney stars in The Making of an American. Directed by Guy Hedlund.

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The Making of an American FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Making of an American, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Making of an American?

The Making of an American runs 14 minutes.

When was The Making of an American released?

The Making of an American was released on March 8, 1920.

Who directed The Making of an American?

The Making of an American was directed by Guy Hedlund.

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Who is in the cast of The Making of an American?

The Making of an American stars Emil De Varney.

Does The Making of an American have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of an American has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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