The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair (1939): Cast
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair is a 1939 historical drama directed by Robert R. Snody, starring Harry Shannon as Father, George J. Lewis and Jimmy Lydon. It runs 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Director
- Robert R. Snody
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair About?
The premise of The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair without spoilers.
The Middletons, a typical American household, travel to the 1939 New York World’s Fair, where they wander past exhibits that showcase the promise of forthcoming technology. For the first time they encounter mechanical robots and electric dishwashers, experiencing a vivid preview of the home conveniences that would soon reshape daily life in America.
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair Themes & Keywords
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- robot
- industrial film
- automation
- new york city
- family relationships
- futurism
- expo film
- world's fair
- time capsule
- television camera
- television
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- oscilloscope
- dishwasher
- crypt of civilization
- great depression
- costume jewelry
- love triangle
- father son relationship
- art student
- westinghouse electric company
- artificial waterfall
- science
- pendulum
- streetcar
- capitalism
- abstract art
- engagement ring
- breaking the fourth wall
- 1893 columbian exposition
- contest
- brother sister relationship
- statue
- practical joke
- socialism
- slapped in the face
- household appliance
- new york world's fair 1939 1940
- ephemeral film
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair Cast & Characters
Harry Shannon leads the cast as Father, with George J. Lewis as Nicholas Makaroff and Jimmy Lydon as Bud. Directed by Robert R. Snody; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert R. Snody
- Harry Shannon as Father
- George J. Lewis as Nicholas Makaroff
- Jimmy Lydon as Bud
- Ruth Lee as Mother
Also Starring in The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair
· 6 more- Marjorie Lord Babs
- Georgette Harvey Maid
- Adora Andrews Grandma
- Douglas Stark Jim Treadway
- Helen Bennett
- Ray Perkins
More from Robert R. Snody
More films directed by Robert R. Snody: Air Mail Special and Take the ‘A’ Train.
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair Also Known As
Also known as “The Middleton Family at the World’s Fair”.
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- The Middleton Family at the World’s Fair
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The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair?
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair runs 55 minutes.
When was The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair released?
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair was released on April 30, 1939.
Who directed The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair?
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair was directed by Robert R. Snody.
More films by Robert R. Snody Who is in the cast of The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair?
The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair stars Harry Shannon as Father, George J. Lewis as Nicholas Makaroff and Jimmy Lydon as Bud, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair have a post-credit scene?
No. The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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