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The Tree in a Test Tube (1942): Cast

The Tree in a Test Tube (1942) movie poster

The Tree in a Test Tube is a 1942 documentary directed by Charles McDonald, starring Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy and Pete Smith. It runs 6 minutes.

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The Tree in a Test Tube (1942) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Charles McDonald
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tree in a Test Tube About?

The premise of The Tree in a Test Tube without spoilers.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are stopped by narrator Pete Smith for the purpose of showing the audience how much wood and wood by-products the average person carries.

The Tree in a Test Tube Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • year 1943
  • 1940s
  • 20th century
  • wood
  • test tube
  • world war two
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Cast & crew

The Tree in a Test Tube Cast & Characters

Stan Laurel leads the cast as Stan, with Oliver Hardy as Ollie and Pete Smith as as Interlocutor (voice). Directed by Charles McDonald; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Tree in a Test Tube Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Der Baum im Reagenzglas” and “Дерево в пробирке”.

Also known as
  • Der Baum im Reagenzglas
  • Дерево в пробирке
  • L’albero in provetta
  • A Importância da Madeira
  • Strom ve zkumavce

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The Tree in a Test Tube FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tree in a Test Tube, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tree in a Test Tube?

The Tree in a Test Tube runs 6 minutes.

When was The Tree in a Test Tube released?

The Tree in a Test Tube was released on November 19, 1942.

Who directed The Tree in a Test Tube?

The Tree in a Test Tube was directed by Charles McDonald.

Who is in the cast of The Tree in a Test Tube?

The Tree in a Test Tube stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie and Pete Smith as as Interlocutor (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Tree in a Test Tube have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tree in a Test Tube has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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