The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945) - More Movies

The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945)

1945-05-05 Drama, Documentary, History, 0h 11m

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Overview

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Top Billed Cast

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John Nesbitt

Narrator

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Arthur Space

Charles Goodyear (uncredited)

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Helen Dickson

One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)

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Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Bit Part (uncredited)

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Sheldon Jett

One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Production Companies
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Production Countries
  • United States of America,
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