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The Old South

Movie·1940·0h 11m

The Old South

Directed By

Fred Zinnemann

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

This short film chronicles the importance of cotton to the economy and culture of America's Old South.

Written By

Herman Hoffman

Cinematography

Jackson Rose

Editor

Roy Brickner

Themes

southern usacottonold southshort film

Production House

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Audience Score

56%

7 votes

Skip16%
Timepass36%
Go for it33%
Perfection15%

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// cast

Cast

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

George Lynn

George Lynn

Eli Whitney (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Jackson Rose

Director of Photography

Roy Brickner

Editor

Herman Hoffman

Screenplay

Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann

Director

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