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The Film That Was Lost

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1942-10-31
10m
English
Released
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

#film preservation#cinema history

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Stream The Film That Was Lost online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated documentary and history movie originally produced in English and released in 1942, it's earned a solid 7.5/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.

About The Film That Was Lost

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s. Running 10 minutes.

The Film That Was Lost Cast and Characters

The cast features John Nesbitt (as Narrator (voice)), William Jennings Bryan (as Self (archive footage)), Theodore Roosevelt (as Self (archive footage)), Thomas A. Edison (as Self (archive footage)), and King George V of the United Kingdom (as Self (archive footage)). Their performances are a major reason The Film That Was Lost has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason The Film That Was Lost keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Film That Was Lost?

The Film That Was Lost runs for 10 minutes (about 0.2 hour).

Is The Film That Was Lost good? What's the rating?

The Film That Was Lost holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Film That Was Lost?

The main cast includes John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas A. Edison, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Film That Was Lost available in English?

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When was The Film That Was Lost released?

The Film That Was Lost was released in 1942.

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Where can I watch The Film That Was Lost for free?

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What is The Film That Was Lost about?

The Film That Was Lost is a Documentary/History English-language film. In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

When was The Film That Was Lost released?

The Film That Was Lost was released on October 31, 1942. It has a runtime of 10m. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Who stars in The Film That Was Lost?

The Film That Was Lost stars John Nesbitt, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas A. Edison. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Film That Was Lost available in HD?

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