The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- John NesbittWriter
Cast
- John NesbittNarrator (voice)
- Mary GordonWoman Reading Newspaper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- John HubbardMan in Zenger's Shop (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Victor KilianJohn Peter Zenger (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Michael MarkFisherman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Mary McLeodMary, Queen of Scots (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Leonard MudieTownsman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Leonard PennLouis XIV (archive footage) (uncredited)
Themes
freedom of speechcivil rightspress freedomusa historyshort film